Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location:

Near Luton (Bedfordshire)

Salary:
Up to £55,000 + Annual Bonus + Benefits

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time (On-site)

Company:
Global Engineering & Manufacturing Leader

Join a world-class manufacturing environment and take ownership of continuous improvement across machining, welding & fabrication, and assembly operations. You'll eliminate waste, reduce cycle time, and lift OEE using structured Lean and Six Sigma methods.

• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives using Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma, 5S, 8D, and Value Stream Mapping
• Develop, optimise, and standardise manufacturing processes across machining (CNC, turning, milling), welding/fabrication, and mechanical assembly
• Implement robust process controls and error‑proofing (Poka‑Yoke) with clear work standards and visual management
• Support NPI from concept through to volume launch and ramp‑up (DFM/DFA, build sequencing, SOPs)
• Specify, commission, and validate equipment, tooling, fixtures, and test systems
• Drive cost reduction via process optimisation and value engineering
• Prepare Cap Ex business cases (technical justification, ROI/NPV, payback, CBA)
• Contribute to capital investment planning and execution with cross‑functional teams

Must-haves

• HND/Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
• Experience in volume manufacturing of engineered products (e.g., industrial equipment, capital machinery, precision components, fabricated assemblies)
• Hands‑on Lean problem‑solving (RCA, 8D, DMAIC) with measurable outcomes
• Knowledge of automated assembly, tooling, fixtures, and test equipment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications

Nice‑to-haves

• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Experience delivering Cap Ex projects and line/equipment installations
• Exposure to PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC

Adaptable, disciplined, and ambitious. A strategic thinker who thrives under pressure, communicates clearly across functions, and brings a proactive, "own the outcome" mentality.

• Up to £55,000 base + Annual Bonus
• Pension, Life Cover, 25 days' holiday + additional purchase scheme
• Flexible working hours (on-site)
• Career development in a global organisation
• Commutable from:
  Luton, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Harpenden, Hitchin, Bedford, Biggleswade, Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage, Watford.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics. You must have the right to work in the UK.

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