Continuous Improvement Engineer – Manufacturing

About the role

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will work hands‑on on the shop floor to deliver engineering improvements that boost performance, reliability and efficiency of key production assets. Reporting to the CI Team Lead, you will translate improvement plans into practical actions, ensuring standards are achieved and sustained.

Key responsibilities

• Execute engineering tasks defined by the CI Team Lead within the Focused Improvement Team (FIT) programme.
• Adjust machine settings, parameters and configurations to improve OEE, throughput, speed and quality.
• Analyse daily OEE/MME data to identify technical losses and performance gaps.
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve recurring engineering issues and defects.
• Maintain defect logs and ensure engineering standards are restored and sustained.
• Carry out planned work during downtime, shutdowns and non‑running periods.
• Fabricate, modify or source components to support improvement activities.
• Liaise with OEMs, suppliers and technical contractors to implement fixes and upgrades.
• Support installation and commissioning of process or equipment modifications.
• Collect, record and analyse performance data to underpin continuous improvement.
• Participate in daily huddles and cross‑functional communication to ensure alignment.

Required profile

• Hands‑on engineer who enjoys solving problems at source.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work safely and sustainably during shutdowns and downtime.

Required skills

• OEE/MME data analysis
• Machine parameter optimisation
• Fault diagnosis and resolution
• Equipment modification and fabrication
• Technical liaison with OEMs and suppliers
• Downtime planning and execution

What we offer

• 10% annual bonus
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Purchase extra holiday scheme
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Access to employee benefits platform (healthcare, dental, car scheme, activities pass, financial services, will writing, etc.)