Improvement Project Engineer

Luxfermeltechnologies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Manchester is seeking a Graduate Improvement Project Engineer to join its Continuous Improvement team. This role involves managing projects that enhance workplace efficiency and safety, budget management, and developing professional skills through mentoring. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and possess strong communication and teamwork abilities. Opportunities for long-term progression within engineering are emphasized, making this a compelling opportunity for recent graduates.

Benefits

Structured development

Mentoring opportunities

Career progression

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field or HNC/HND required.
• Minimum 5 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science required.
• Experience in workplace design or ergonomics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage hands-on improvement projects to enhance employee wellbeing and productivity.
• Coordinate with external vendors for renovation and enhancement projects.
• Design cost-saving and error-proofing solutions.

Skills

IT literate

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Ability to work with technical teams

Ability to work with non-technical teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical or related)

At least 5 GCSEs including English, Maths and Science

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Improvement Project Engineer (Graduate)
Location: Manchester
Department: Operations
Salary: £30-35k (plus benefits)

We have an exciting opportunity for a graduate or early-career Improvement Project Engineer to join Luxfer MEL Technologies’ Continuous Improvement team. Reporting to the CI Lead and responsible to the IT & CI Manager, this role offers hands-on experience, real responsibility from day one and a clear pathway for career progression.

You will work on practical projects that improve workplace efficiency, safety and employee experience, while helping manage a £100k+ improvement budget in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities -Improvement Project Engineer (Graduate)

• Manage and deliver hands-on improvement projects to enhance employee wellbeing, morale and productivity.
• Coordinate effectively with external vendors to obtain competitive quotations and prioritise expenditure on facilities and welfare improvement projects

• Act as a core member of the improvement committee, supporting ideas raised by employees.

• Design and implement cost-saving and error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions.

• Apply Lean tools including 5S and Luxfer’s BEST Lean Programme.

• Support health, safety, environmental compliance and sustainable facility design initiatives.

• Work with management, contractors, suppliers and cross-functional teams.

• Develop project management, technical and professional skills through mentoring and coaching.

Essential Criteria -Improvement Project Engineer (Graduate)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical or related) OR HNC/HND.

• At least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English, Maths and Science.

• IT literate with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

Desirable -Improvement Project Engineer (Graduate)

• Knowledge of building systems, safety standards and regulations.

• Experience in workplace design, ergonomics or employee experience initiatives.

• Familiarity with sustainability or green building practices.

• Experience issuing work permits and interpreting engineering drawings.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

• Familiarity with SAP, Power BI or other data tools.

Working Pattern -Improvement Project Engineer (Graduate)

• Standard day shift, with flexibility to support contractor activity at weekends when required.

This role offers structured development, mentoring and long-term progression within Continuous Improvement or the wider engineering organisation, including future opportunities in project management, facilities or operational excellence.

Apply today to start building a rewarding engineering career with Luxfer MEL Technologies.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.