Improvement Engineer

Improvements Engineer required, annual salary is £42k, plus excellent benefits Full Time, Permanent based on site in Plymouth, Devon with occasional UK and International travel required. This will be working 08:15 – 16:15 with flexible working if required.

Benefits of working within this company: A competitive salary, 25 days’ holidays plus bank holidays, subsidised canteen, free parking with electric charging points available, investment in your professional development, engagement and rewards platform and retail discounts, free daily fruit

Due to exciting growth, Wise Employment are seeking an Improvement Engineer for a world-renowned manufacturer who pride themselves on pushing the boundaries of innovation and foster a culture of excellence and collaboration.

As an Improvement Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in implementing lean manufacturing initiatives that help to streamline the processes, reduce waste and enhance overall efficiency and productivity within the department.

Key role requirements as a Sourcing Engineer:

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive continuous improvement/setup reduction strategy.
• Identify and analyse machine setups for potential improvement opportunities.
• Implement lean manufacturing tools and techniques (e.g., SMED, 5S, Kanban, Kaizen).
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to collaborate on improvement projects.
• Manage and track project progress, measure results, and report on impact.
• Educate and train employees on continuous improvement principles and practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting open communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Stay up-to-date on best practices in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Knowledge, skills and qualifications required:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically in a setup reduction/continuous improvement role.
• Proficient in key lean manufacturing tools such as SMED, 5S, Kanban & Kaizen.
• Proven history of continuous improvement and successful project implementation.
• Ability to create and execute project plans for improvement activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

If you are saying yes to all of the above, then we would love to hear from you.  Please apply via this job board or call Wise Employment Plymouth.