Average Improvement Engineer salary in the UK

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with Express Engineering, a leading Oil & Gas equipment manufacturer based in the North East, to support with their search for an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer. Key Duties: Promoting Lean principles and continuous improvement methods.Identifying & leading process improvement projects to improve quality and increase productivity.Measurement and analysis of performance to eliminate recurring quality issues.Development and implementation of standard work to ensure processes are documented, repeatable, and consistently applied.Reporting on the status of improvement initiatives to management.Providing training to other employees to embed good-practice and our quality culture.Reducing the cost of quality.Supporting Customer focused initiatives and objectives. Key Requirements: Have an analytical mindset, able to interpret data, trends, and root causes.Possess problem-solving skills with a persistent and systematic approach.Be a confident communicator with the ability to influence, present, and engage at all levels.Demonstrate leadership qualities to motivate others and drive cultural change.Be collaborative and work effectively across departments.Possess resilience when faced with resistance to change.Be innovative and bring fresh ideas.Be results-driven - focused on measurable, tangible improvements.Possess strong IT skills, especially with Microsoft Office applications.Have the capability to manage multiple improvement initiatives and quality projects simultaneously.Be able to train & mentor others to effect sustainable change.Hold a full driving licence. The Package: £42,000 - £46,000 per annum depending on experience. Monday-Thursday 7:30AM-4:30PM, Friday 7:30AM-1:30PM.25 days annual holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays.Holiday Buy and Sell scheme.Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.Generous contractual sick pay scheme.Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay.Employee Assistance Programme.Cycle to Work Scheme.Sports & Social Club.

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a market-leading manufacturing organisation to assist with their search for a Production Improvement Engineer. Our client are seeking an electrically biased Production Improvement Engineer, or an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer who is keen to further develop their skills in continuous/process improvement. Overall Purpose: Based within the company clean rooms you will take a hands on approach to implementing quality, throughput and process standardisation improvements to existing production processes.Utilise mechanical, electrical and electronic skills to provide support and training to production and maintenance staff in the setting up and standardisation of equipment and resolution of breakdowns.To work collaboratively with the production team and others as required. Key Duties: To be the first link to production when dealing with process issues which may occur - working with teams and departments to suggest ways to move forward and overcome.Analyse existing processes to identify areas for improvement.Assist designers in the development of new products when requested, including the writing of new assembly sequences.When required assist in the implementation of new products in accordance with the relevant SOP for Product Development.To learn existing technologies/processes and act as technical back-up to all teams when required.Assist in the design and development of relevant machinery, tooling, equipment and processes to ensure we maintain high quality, safe, effective and minimum cost products, new or existing.Support production and maintenance staff on equipment including automation to maintain and increase production efficiency.To maintain comprehensive and accurate records of all work in the formats required.Involvement with new design, installation and movement of existing equipmentLiaison with any sub-contractors.Overhaul and repair of machines/equipment/plant machinery.Design and train others in preventative maintenance practices.Plan and prioritise workload to support the manufacturing process, ensuring all processes are robust, safe and properly maintained and documented as appropriate.Continually monitor process performance through uptime/downtime, developing action plans for improvement.Ensure all drawings, documents and relevant information is kept up to date.To ensure personal training is carried out as and when required.To carry out any such other tasks as and when required.To assist in any area of the business when required.Work with Shift Leaders to ensure compliance to Health and Safety standards.To ensure maintenance compliance to relevant quality, Regulatory and H&S standards and general requirements.Monitor, maintain and strive for continuous improvement to the service and for effective good practice within their role.To maintain and improve upon the company's current Kaizen / 5 s activities in all environments and assistance with all future improvement activities.To ensure training of others is robust, safe and documented as appropriate.Deliver work safely and to a standard that ensures the health and safety of others. Key Requirements: Time served and experienced in Electrical and electronic Engineering with mechanical capabilities.Working knowledge of production methods for component and assembly manufacture.Proven solid experience in a manufacturing OR assembly environment.Knowledge of Kaizen or 5s continual improvement and lean manufacturing principals.Experience of Electrical and Mechanical Installations.Experience of automation/pick & place installation, fault finding and repair. The Package: £42,000 per annum starting salary. Day shift role: Monday to Thursday 7:45 and 16:40 & Friday 07:45 to 12:45.Flexible Working is offered for this position. Employee is able to build a Flexible allowance 2 days credit/1 day deficit.Pension contribution 5%.Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme.Death In service Benefit 2 x Annual salary.Perkbox.Health Shield, Cash Health Scheme.

Job Title: Continuous Improvement EngineerLocation: Near StevenageSalary: Competitive + Bonus + BenefitsJob Type: Permanent, Full-Time (On-site)Company: Global Engineering & Manufacturing Company Job Description:Are you ready to make a real impact in a world-class manufacturing environment as a Continuous Improvement Engineer, engineering out inefficiencies across your value stream? This is an exciting opportunity to join a Global Engineering & Manufacturing Company near Stevenage, where your expertise will help shape the future of production excellence and drive Continuous Improvement across your value stream. Responsibilities of Continuous Improvement Engineer: Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean tools such as Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma, 5S, 8D and Value Stream MappingDevelop and optimise manufacturing processes to meet stringent quality standardsDrive defect prevention through robust process controls and error-proofing solutionsSupport new product development from concept through to launchSpecify and validate equipment, tooling, and fixtures to meet production needsLead cost reduction initiatives through process optimisation and value engineeringPrepare and submit reports detailing capital expenditure requirements, including justification and cost analysisSupport capital projects and contribute to CapEx planning and execution Requirements for Continuous Improvement Engineer role: HND or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial preferred)Experience in high-volume manufacturing, ideally automotive or similaExperience leading continuous improvement projects using Lean tools such as Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma, 5S, 8D and Value Stream MappingPractical exposure to Lean methodologies and structured problem-solving toolsKnowledge of automated assembly systems, tooling and test equipmentStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret engineering drawingsSix Sigma Green or Black Belt advantageousExperience with CapEx projects or capital investment planning beneficial About You:Adaptable, disciplined and ambitious with excellent communication skills. A strategic thinker who thrives under pressure, with a passion for achieving results and a positive, can-do attitude. Benefits: Highly competitive salaryAnnual bonusPension + Life Cover25 days holiday plus Bank HolidaysAdditional holiday scheme and holiday carry-over schemeFlexible start options Commutable from: Luton, Bedford, St Neots, Biggleswade, Hitchin, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Royston, Stevenage, Letchworth Garden City & surrounding areas (approx. 45-60 mins drive). Apply now to join a global leader in engineering and manufacturing and play a key role as a Continuous Improvement Engineer in shaping operational excellence. Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Engineer, Automotive Manufacturing, High Volume Production, CapEx Projects, Capital Investment, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Optimisation, Cost Reduction, Error Proofing, Automated Assembly Systems, Tooling, Fixtures, Engineering Drawings, Green Belt, Black Belt, Stevenage Jobs, Hertfordshire Engineering Jobs, Global Engineering Company. To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales