Staff Engineer & Continuous Improvement

Sterling Kohler; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Staff Engineer focused on continuous improvement to manage manufacturing systems and lead process enhancements. This hybrid role offers a salary up to £52K along with exceptional benefits including bonuses, healthcare, and a pension scheme. The candidate should have a degree in engineering or equivalent experience and proven skills in project management and communication. Emphasis is placed on driving innovative solutions and mentoring team members.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare plan

Generous pension scheme

Company bonuses

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in engineering discipline or experience with engineering apprenticeship.
• Experience in automation and lean tools.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver new manufacturing systems and equipment on time and budget.
• Identify improvement initiatives using data.
• Coach engineers in best practices.

Skills

Engineering degree or equivalent

Experience in assembly and test environment

Formal qualification in Six Sigma

Project management skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated with urgency

Time management skills

IT literate, Microsoft applications

Education

Degree in engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Staff Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Hybrid Role with 3 days onsite in Cheltenham. Salary up to £52K (subject to skills and experience) + fantastic benefits including company bonuses, healthcare plan and generous pension scheme.

Designing award-winning products for our market-leading brands – Mira Showers, Rada and Recoup - is our lifeblood. We focus on investment; investing in the best technology and resources available and investing in each and every individual. Whether you arrive at our facilities in Cheltenham, Worcester or Hull, have a visit from a Service Engineer or pick up the phone to our Customer Service team, you’ll instantly see that, no matter our department or location, we all share the same cultural values at Kohler Mira.

From day one you’re part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people.

We are looking for a Staff Engineer to shape the future of our manufacturing operations. Find out more below!

Responsibilities

• Owning the delivery of new manufacturing systems, assembly automation and equipment to the production lines on time, budget and to the highest level of safety and quality.
• Using data and trends to identify improvement initiatives and drive actions to deliver key metrics of SQDCP.
• Coaching and mentoring engineers and production support technicians in engineering best practice and practical problem solving.
• Working closely with production, quality, maintenance, safety, supply chain and product development functions in problem solving, improvement activities and capital project delivery.
• Ownership for problem solving, systematically working through variables to identify root causes and put in place solutions within tight timescales.
• Ensuring process controls and documentation is in place for all manufacturing processes in line with business requirements and ISO9001.
• Identifying potential hazards through risk assessment and putting in place measures to support our drive towards zero injuries.
• Support and drive the Continuous Improvement Strategy by applying Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, SMED, No Fault Forward, Flow, Pull, TPM, VSM, Kaizen, Problem Solving, Visual Management) to achieve or exceed the facility goals for efficiency and cost.
• Monitors results to ensure improvements are sustained for the long-term.
• Able to implement projects which are effective, sustainable and compliant with EHS.
• Communicate project status in a consistent, coherent and timely manner at all levels of the organisation.

Skills/Requirements

• A degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline or equivalent engineering experience with a completed engineering apprenticeship.
• Experience within an assembly and test environment.
• Formal qualification in Six Sigma, project management and / or lean tools would be beneficial.
• Experience with automated assembly equipment and OEE would be beneficial.
• Able to effectively communicate with and influence all levels of the organisation.
• Self-motivated with a high level of urgency and can evidence a structured project management approach.
• A tenacious, enthusiastic, results driven individual with excellent time management skills.
• Structured and organised - Able to work alone, within a team or leading a team as required.
• Drive the adoption of best practices that are developed across the division. Establishes and maintains relationships with the leadership team and process owners to align objectives and remove obstacles for process improvement.
• IT literate, Microsoft applications.

We can offer you a lot in return! We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With a genuine commitment to creating better tomorrows, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands: Mira Showers, Rada Controls, and Recoup. Where our brands differ in market position, they are equal in their commitment to design, innovation, and providing a single level of quality regardless of price. Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities. As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

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