Continuous Improvement Engineer in Stevenage

Overview

Base pay range

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer
Location: Near Stevenage
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (On-site)
Company: Global Engineering & Manufacturing Company

Job Description: 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt advantageous
• Experience with CapEx projects or capital investment planning beneficial

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

Commutable from

Luton, Bedford, St Neots, Biggleswade, Hitchin, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Royston, Stevenage, Letchworth Garden City & surrounding areas (approx. 45-60 mins drive).

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Apply now to join a global leader in engineering and manufacturing and play a key role as a Continuous Improvement Engineer in shaping operational excellence.

Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.