Location: Near Stevenage
Salary: Competitive + Package
Hours: Full‑time, on‑site with flexible working options
Continuous Improvement Engineer - Stevenage
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.
About the Continuous Improvement Engineer Role
The Continuous Improvement Engineer will lead and deliver initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce waste and optimise processes across manufacturing operations. You will support both current production and new product development, ensuring that processes are robust, efficient and aligned with stringent quality standards.
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.
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year