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

Why this Continuous Improvement Engineer role?

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.

What you'll do as Continuous Improvement Engineer

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
What you'll bring as Continuous Improvement Engineer
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

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

Benefits
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.

How to apply:

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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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