At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive operational excellence using Lean VTPS and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Company: Join Edwards, a leader in vacuum and abatement markets.
- Benefits: Enjoy a culture of trust, lifelong learning, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Work on-site in Bristol with a dynamic team for face-to-face collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading improvement projects and training teams.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
- Overview
- Manufacturing Edwards UK - United Kingdom Bristol
As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, your mission is to drive operational excellence by embedding Lean VTPS principles and Six Sigma methodologies across the operational functions of the business.
This role is responsible for training employees, defining and maintaining process standards, leading improvement projects, and facilitating structured problem-solving to achieve measurable business results.
You will report to the Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
- Deliver Lean Six Sigma training programs to employees at all levels using the VTPS material.
- Coach and mentor teams to build internal capability in continuous improvement.
- Define, document, and maintain Lean manufacturing standards and best practices.
- Lead cross-functional Lean Six Sigma projects to reduce waste, improve quality, and optimise efficiency.
- Facilitate root cause analysis and structured problem-solving sessions.
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, quality, and cost savings.
- Represent PCC at group and global level VTPS meetings/calls.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree or equivalent.
- Flexible and capable of working in a complex environment.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Confident with working on own initiative.
- Excellent IT literacy, being a competent user of MS office.
- Use of risk mitigation tools to control risks within projects and prioritise risk to be mitigated.
- Ability to develop technical solutions, compliant with requirements within agreed programmes and timescales.
- In return, we offer
- Culture of trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning and career growth
- Innovation powered by people
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Health and well-being
- Job location
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Bristol, United Kingdom (GB). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.
Edwards is a leader in the vacuum and abatement markets.
The brand’s products are essential for industries such as semiconductor, power generation, chemical and food processing.
Edwards believes in working with customers to set new standards and creating environments where innovation thrives.
This trailblazer prides itself on making a difference in areas that are intrinsic to people’s everyday lives – from the medical care they receive to the coffee they drink.
Wherever there is vacuum, Edwards can also be found, leading the way.
Edwards is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.
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