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Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Continuous Improvement Engineer
 Location: Near Stevenage
 Salary: Up to £45,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer or Continuous Improvement Engineer with experience in high-volume manufacturing and a passion for continuous improvement?

This is a brand-new opportunity to join a global engineering and manufacturing business near Stevenage where you will play a key role in driving process optimisation, efficiency and operational excellence.

The Continuous Improvement Engineer Role

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will lead initiatives to improve production performance, reduce waste and enhance quality across a fast-paced manufacturing site.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams and support both existing production and new product introduction activities, across processes including machining, welding and fabrication.

Key Responsibilities of the Continuous Improvement Engineer

Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies including Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma and Value Stream Mapping
Improve manufacturing efficiency, quality and output across machining, welding and fabrication processes
Drive defect reduction through error-proofing and process control
Support new product introduction from concept through to production
Specify and validate equipment, tooling and fixtures
Deliver cost reduction and value engineering projects
Prepare and justify CapEx proposals including cost analysis
Support capital investment projects and site improvements 

Requirements of Continuous Improvement Engineer

HND or Degree in Engineering, ideally Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial
Experience in high-volume manufacturing, ideally automotive or similar
Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience working with machining, welding, fabrication or assembly processes
Experience working with automation, assembly systems, tooling or test equipment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process data
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt would be advantageous
Experience with CapEx or capital investment projects would be beneficial 

What's On Offer

Salary up to £45,000
Annual bonus
Pension matched up to 7%
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
Holiday purchase and carry-over schemes
Life assurance (4x salary)
Healthshield cash plan 

Location - Near Stevenage and commutable from Hitchin, Luton, Bedford, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, St Albans and Hemel Hempstead

Apply Now - This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised business where you can make a real impact on manufacturing performance and continuous improvement.

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