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Manufacturing Engineer / Continuous Improvement Engineer

Blackwood
1 week ago
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Manufacturing Engineer / Continuous Improvement Engineer

£40,000 - £45,000 + Progression + Training + Development Opportunities such as Six Sigma + Days Based Role + Sick Pay + Bonus + Life Assurance + Death in Service Benefits

Commutable from Blackwood, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Newport, Merthyr Tydfil, Bridgend, Cwmbran, Caldicot, Chepstow, Bridgend, and more

Are you from a Manufacturing background with knowledge of Continuous Improvements, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering or similar, looking for a varied role where you will be invested in with great training and opportunities to self-develop, allowing you to progress your career while playing a vital role in a brand new position with an established business?

On offer is the chance to join a well-established manufacturer in the medical industry who are offering fantastic training and chances to grow within the business, while enjoying a satisfying technical challenge where you can make a big difference to the team.

This company are a leading manufacturer who have sites across the UK. They have recently invested over £2 million in overhauling their automation equipment and have opened a new site. Due to continued growth they are looking for a keen CI Engineer to join their team.

In this role you will be based in the Blackwood site, focused on leading efforts for Continuous Improvement of the manufacturing process, to ensure the highest level of quality and efficiency. While also leading project management functions on new CI projects within the business.

The role would be suited to a candidate with experience within the Manufacturing industry, with knowledge of process improvement, continuous improvement, manufacturing engineering or similar.

The Role:
*Monday - Friday, 37.5 hour week
*Leading the continuous improvement function on this site
*Process improvement to ensure quality and efficiency
*Project Management of CI projects

The Person:
*Experience in Manufacturing industry
*Knowledge of Continuous Improvements, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Engineer, or similar

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Toby Causon at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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