Continuous Improvement Engineer

Syensqo; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their production engineering team. This role focuses on identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, minimize waste, and reduce costs. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, drive a continuous improvement agenda, and monitor the effectiveness of enhancements. The company values diversity and offers excellent growth opportunities, including six sigma qualifications. If you are passionate about driving change and fostering a collaborative culture, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

16+ weeks of maternity/paternity leave

Training platform for all employees

Free well-being sessions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a continuous improvement role within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Complying with Safety Standards and prioritizing safety in all activities.
• Utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to enhance overall equipment effectiveness.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Agility and Adaptability

Education

BSc/BEng in Engineering

Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Syensqo

We are looking for:

A Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer to work within our production engineering team to identify and deliver process improvements which enhance efficiency, minimise waste and reduce costs across operations. The continuous improvement engineer will work closely with the Site Change Agent to drive the business forward.

We count on you for:

• Complying with Safety Standards and holding safety as a high priority in all activities.
• Utilising Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Implementing equipment improvement in a controlled manner using management of change processes.
• Developing and implementing strategies to monitor and minimise waste.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive a continuous improvement agenda.
• Monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of implemented improvements.
• Training and mentoring staff on continuous improvement practices and methodologies.

You can count on us for:

• Excellent growth and learning opportunities, including six sigma qualifications.
• Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds.

You will bring:

• BSc/BEng in Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in a continuous improvement role within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset and strong drive for continual learning.
• Agility and adaptability to changing conditions and experience at setting priorities.
• Fosters transparent, collaborative and engaging workplace culture.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.
• Training platform for all employees.
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological).

Additional information:

• Onsite position in Wrexham, UK.

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Chemical Manufacturing