Job Description
Continuous Improvement Engineer
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Ledbury | Permanent | £50,000-£55,000
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Are you an engineer who enjoys a challenge and delivering measurable improvements?
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We're looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to take ownership of cost reduction, value engineering and product improvement initiatives within a growing manufacturing environment. This is an opportunity to work cross-functionally, influence key decisions and deliver projects that improve product performance, profitability and long-term competitiveness.
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You'll play a pivotal role in identifying improvement opportunities, driving projects forward and collaborating with Production, Procurement, Technical and Commercial teams to deliver real business results.
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Key Responsibilities of a CI Engineer
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About You
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\n - Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
\n - Experience in a Continuous Improvement Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Value Engineer or similar role.
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\n - Excellent problem-solving, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
\n - Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
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If you're someone who enjoys improving products, reducing costs and delivering practical engineering solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
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Apply today or contact Hewett Recruitment for further information.
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