Continuous Improvement jobs in United Kingdom

We have a great opportunity to join Emerson as our Manufacturing Engineer. In this key role, you will be responsible to develop and support the equipment and processes used to build Gas Analysis products to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, increase production velocity, and develop best practices within the production process and conformance to product specifications. Coordinates the projects for the introduction of new products and processes and are supporting localization projects.

By joining us as aManufacturing Engineer at our location in Cumbernauld, Scotland, United Kingdom, this role can be a good foundation for your future career within Emerson. If this sounds like a great next career step for you, then we look forward to receiving your application. We will be continuously reviewing applications, we will contact relevant candidates from January 2026 and the vacancy will be closed as soon as the candidate is identified, so don't delay sending in your application.

Are you eager to take your career to the next level? If yes, we encourage your application forManufacturing Engineer role!

• Develop safe manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; interfacing with equipment suppliers;

• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields and costs;

• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout;

• Develop manufacturing processes to meet product requirements and tests manufacturing methods while developing training and evaluation guideline for assembly operators; Train operators in his area of responsibility;

• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes;

• Develop and specify through process maps, manufacturing processes of all levels of complexity necessary to produce product. Provide direction to overall manufacturing process documentation strategy;

• Develop working instructions, workmanship standards and process documents, and ensure they are followed, define & prepares technical specifications for new equipment;

• Identify Potential outsource opportunities & build and maintain relationships with vendors

• Interacts with vendors for acquiring and maintaining new equipment

• Work with tool designers and designer/drafters to define tooling and fixturing requirements and initiate tooling improvement projects;

• Work with QA, Materials, and Design Engineering to disposition discrepant parts and assemblies, assign causes, and initiate corrective action. Identify system related causes and initiate action to correct;

• Involved with LEAN and continuous improvement projects;

• Collaborates with New Product Development team for implementing new products and/or improvement of existing products.

You partner with others to get work done. You acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and action.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Mechanical, Management, Industrial or equivalent).
• 2–5 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering.
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in supervising benchmarks using tools such as advanced Excel, Power BI, or similar.
• Knowledge of technical drawing and assembly and/or mechanical processing processes.
• Solid understanding of MRP systems
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and the main continuous improvement techniques
• Experience in working with Bill of Materials, technical drawings, and specifications
• Ability to handle several tasks and balance multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and analytical skills;

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.