Optimisation Engineer Location: Oxfordshire Salary: Up to 45,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity I m working with an exciting Food Manufacturing business that is looking for an experienced Optimisation Engineer to join their Operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being hands-on, data-driven and focused on making a measurable difference across manufacturing performance. You will play a key role in improving efficiency, reliability, quality and cost, using continuous improvement and engineering principles to reduce waste and downtime while increasing throughput and capacity. Key Responsibilities * Analyse production data including OEE, downtime, yield, waste and energy consumption to identify improvement opportunities. * Lead and support Continuous Improvement / Lean / Six Sigma initiatives. * Optimise manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, capacity and cost. * Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce breakdowns. * Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement sustainable corrective actions. * Support commissioning, validation and optimisation of new equipment and process changes. * Lead or support CI projects from concept through to implementation and validation. * Act as a Pillar Lead for Autonomous Maintenance and Progressive Maintenance. * Play a key r...
Optimisation Engineer employer: Alexander Steele
Join a well-respected food manufacturing business in Hitchin, where you will play a vital role in overseeing inbound warehouse operations. With a focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, this company offers competitive pay, a Monday to Friday schedule, and the chance to work with a dedicated team committed to maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.
