Senior Project Engineer – Continuous Improvement
Location: Cheltenham (onsite) | Salary: Up to £48K, plus benefits including company bonuses, healthcare plan, and pension scheme.
Basic Function
- Support and actively drive the Continuous Improvement strategy through Lean manufacturing tools (5S, SMED, No Fault Forward, Flow, Pull, TPM, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, structured problem‑solving, and visual management).
- Own and deliver manufacturing improvement projects that are sustainable and compliant with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.
- Develop and evaluate manufacturing concepts and solutions to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
- Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes consistently to stakeholders at all levels.
- Influence and engage operators, engineers, and leadership to implement change.
- Demonstrate high motivation and urgency, applying a structured, disciplined project‑management approach.
- Show strong time‑management and prioritisation skills with a results‑driven attitude.
- Work independently or collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.
- Drive adoption of best practices, building relationships with leadership and process owners to align objectives and remove barriers.
Responsibilities
- Own delivery of new manufacturing systems, assembly automation, and capital equipment to production lines, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget, high‑standard performance.
- Use data, performance metrics, and trend analysis to identify improvement opportunities and drive measurable improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP).
- Coach and mentor engineers and production support technicians, promoting engineering best practice and enhancing problem‑solving capability.
- Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, safety, supply chain, and product development teams to support problem‑solving, continuous improvement activities, and capital project delivery.
- Take ownership of manufacturing issues, applying structured problem‑solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement robust solutions within demanding timescales.
- Ensure process controls, standard work, and documentation are established and maintained, in line with ISO 9001 standards.
- Proactively identify hazards through risk assessment and implement control measures to support a zero‑injuries target.
Skills & Requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline, or completed engineering apprenticeship.
- Proven experience delivering continuous improvement in previous roles within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of lean tools and structured problem‑solving.
- Experience in manufacturing environments, preferably with automated assembly equipment.
- Desirable: formal qualification in Six Sigma, project management, or lean tools; experience with OEE measurement.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package, including bonuses, healthcare plan, and pension scheme.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal‑opportunity employer, Kohler Mira Ltd. recruits, hires and promotes qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If you are an individual with a disability who requires adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact talentacquisitionuk@kohler.com.
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