Continuous Improvement Engineer – Stevenage
Location: Near StevenageSalary: Competitive + PackageHours: Full‑time, on‑site with flexible working options
About the Continuous Improvement Engineer Role
Join a global engineering and manufacturing organisation near Stevenage, where you will play a key role in driving production excellence. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a world‑class manufacturing environment, working with advanced technology and collaborating with highly skilled teams across the site.
Key Responsibilities of Continuous Improvement Engineer
- Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean methodologies such as Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma and Value Stream Mapping
- Develop and optimise manufacturing processes to achieve best‑in‑class quality and efficiency
- Drive defect prevention through robust process controls and error‑proofing solutions
- Support New Product Development activities from concept through to launch
- Specify and validate equipment, tooling and fixtures to meet production requirements
- Lead cost‑reduction initiatives through process optimisation and value engineering
- Prepare and justify capital expenditure requests, including cost analysis and ROI
- Support capital projects and contribute to CapEx planning and execution
Candidate Profile
- HND or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial preferred)
- Experience in high‑volume manufacturing, ideally automotive or similar
- Practical experience with Lean tools and structured problem‑solving methodologies
- 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 is advantageous
- Experience with CapEx projects or capital investment planning is beneficial
About You
You will be adaptable, disciplined and ambitious, with strong communication skills. You will thrive in a fast‑paced environment and bring a positive, results‑driven approach to problem solving and process improvement.
Salary and Benefits
- Up to £55,000
- Annual bonus (non‑contractual and reviewed annually)
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Ability to sacrifice annual bonus into pension
- 4× salary life cover (for pension scheme members)
- Option to join Healthshield Cashplan
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (including 3 days for Christmas shutdown)
- Additional holiday purchase scheme and holiday carry‑over options (combined max 1 week)
Commutable From
- Luton
- Bedford
- Milton Keynes
- Cambridge
- St Albans
- Hemel Hempstead (approx. 60 mins drive)
Why Join
This is a rare opportunity to join a global engineering leader where your work will directly impact manufacturing excellence. You will be part of a highly innovative environment with opportunities for long‑term development, progression and exposure to cutting‑edge technology.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to make a real difference in a world‑class manufacturing environment, click Apply today.
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