Continuous Improvement Engineer – On-site (Birmingham, UK)
Fixed-term contract, 3 months | Manufacturing (Healthcare Equipment) | 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About the role
You will drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing operations of a specialist healthcare equipment manufacturer. It suits an engineer who enjoys finding waste and bottlenecks, and who wants to see improvements embedded and measured rather than left on a slide. The contract is for three months.
You will be on-site in Birmingham. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm, and Friday, 7am to 1pm.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead and deliver improvement projects that shorten product lead times, reduce waste and increase efficiency and output
- Analyse manufacturing processes using Statistical Process Control (SPC), Pareto analysis, root cause analysis and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Develop, implement and sustain Lean methodologies, including 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- Work with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering teams to identify, pilot and implement process improvements
- Make sure improvements are embedded, measured and maintained over the long term
What we’re looking for
- Hands-on experience delivering continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of Lean tools such as 5S, VSM, SMED and TPM
- Experience using SPC, Pareto analysis, root cause analysis and FMEA
- The ability to work with cross-functional teams and bring them with you
What you get
- Free on-site parking
- Pension contributions
- 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 28 days after five years’ continuous service
- Paid sick leave with continuous service
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional development opportunities
This role suits a practical, enthusiastic improvement engineer who is comfortable with Lean tools and data, and who enjoys working across teams to make processes measurably better.
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Continuous Improvement Engineer in Birmingham employer: Myn
Myn is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and supportive work environment for Nursery Room Leaders in Bristol. With generous benefits such as 33 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and extensive family and wellbeing support, employees are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally. The company prioritises employee growth through tailored training and progression opportunities, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in early years education.
