Continuous Improvement Specialist

2 months ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom TQR Full time
Job Description

**Job Title:** Continuous Improvement Engineer

**Company:** TQR

**Job Type:** Full-time

**Location:** Plymouth, UK

**About Us:

TQR is a leading engineering company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional customer service. We are seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our team and contribute to our mission of excellence.

**Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive continuous improvement/setup reduction strategy. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying improvement opportunities, developing action plans, and championing setup reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

**Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive continuous improvement/setup reduction strategy.
  • Identify and analyze 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.

**Essential Qualifications, Knowledge & Candidate Attributes Required:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher within Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business studies or a related discipline.
  • 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.

**What We Offer:

TQR offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.



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