Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* 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
* 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
* 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
* 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.
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