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Continuous Improvement Engineer
Job summary
A global engineering and manufacturing leader is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive excellence in production. Your role involves leading Lean initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring quality standards, and supporting new product development. You'll leverage your engineering expertise in a manufacturing environment while being adaptable and a strategic thinker. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including an annual bonus and flexible working options. Join us near Stevenage to make a real impact.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably in automotive.
- Experience leading continuous improvement projects using Lean tools.
- Knowledge of automated assembly systems and tooling.
Responsibilities
- Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean tools.
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes.
- Support new product development from concept to launch.
Skills
Education
Job Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer
Location: Near Stevenage
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (On-site)
Company: Global Engineering & Manufacturing Company
Are you ready to make a real impact in a world‑class manufacturing environment as a Continuous Improvement Engineer, engineering out inefficiencies across your value stream?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a Global Engineering & Manufacturing Company near Stevenage, where your expertise will help shape the future of production excellence and drive Continuous Improvement across your value stream.
- Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean tools such as Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma, 5S, 8D and Value Stream Mapping
- Develop and optimise manufacturing processes to meet stringent quality standards
- Drive defect prevention through robust process controls and error‑proofing solutions
- Support new product development from concept through to launch
- Specify and validate equipment, tooling, and fixtures to meet production needs
- Lead cost reduction initiatives through process optimisation and value engineering
- Prepare and submit reports detailing capital expenditure requirements, including justification and cost analysis
- Support capital projects and contribute to CapEx planning and execution
- HND or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial preferred)
- Experience in high‑volume manufacturing, ideally automotive or similar
- Experience leading continuous improvement projects using Lean tools such as Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma, 5S, 8D and Value Stream Mapping
- Practical exposure to Lean methodologies and structured problem‑solving tools
- Knowledge of automated assembly systems, tooling and test equipment
About You
Adaptable, disciplined and ambitious with excellent communication skills. A strategic thinker who thrives under pressure, with a passion for achieving results and a positive, can‑do attitude.
Benefits- Highly competitive salary
- Annual bonus
- Pension + Life Cover
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Additional holiday scheme and holiday carry‑over scheme
- Flexible start options
Commute FromLuton, Bedford, St Neots, Biggleswade, Hitchin, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Royston, Stevenage, Letchworth Garden City & surrounding areas (approx. 45-60 mins drive).
Apply NowApply now to join a global leader in engineering and manufacturing and play a key role as a Continuous Improvement Engineer in shaping operational excellence.
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