Continuous Improvement Engineer in Llanwern

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major recruitment firm is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Newport, Wales. This hands-on role focuses on leading teams to implement effective improvement processes, enhancing operational performance across the factory. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree, solid manufacturing experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. Salary up to £50,000, with potential for travel.

Qualifications

• Strong background in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead, influence, and coach others.
• Proactive problem-solver ready to make a tangible impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach teams on effective root cause analysis.
• Implement and maintain the Tier Accountability Process.
• Conduct Value Stream Mapping to drive improvements.
• Train and support team leaders in new methodologies.
• Identify and lead improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Continuous Improvement methodologies

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Opportunity

Our client, a global leader in railway system design, manufacturing, and maintenance, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their team in Newport, Wales. This is an exciting chance to drive significant change and enhance operational performance. You\'ll be a key player on the shop floor, influencing the site\'s operational culture and preparing the team for major upcoming projects. This is a hands-on role that requires strong collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach teams on effective root cause analysis.
• Implement and maintain the Tier Accountability Process across the factory.
• Conduct Value Stream Mapping to identify and drive production improvements.
• Train and support team leaders and staff in new CI methodologies and tools.
• Proactively identify and lead improvement projects to boost operational performance.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in a manufacturing environment and a demonstrated passion for continuous improvement. You should be a proactive problem-solver who can lead and influence others, ready to make a tangible impact.

Essential Criteria

• An engineering degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Solid experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with both technicians and senior management.
• A proven interest in and exposure to continuous improvement.
• The ability to lead, influence, and coach others.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with CI methodologies (e.g., Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma), though practical experience is prioritised over formal certification.
• A background in a similar CI Engineer role isn\'t required; a hands-on approach is what we value most.
• Multilingual or international experience is a plus.

Location

Newport, Wales, with some potential for travel.

Salary

Up to £50,000

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.