Continuous Improvement Engineer

Sartorius

Continuous Improvement Engineer joining Operations Department in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Leading continuous improvement initiatives with local and global teams based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeStonehouse • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define continuous improvement and savings opportunities and coordinate the implementation plan
Align local and global Continuous improvement strategies
Define, coordinate and lead continuous improvement training
Challenge and support existing processes and procedures
Provide guidance and support to ensure effective and robust processes, report on progress of projects
Identify and prioritize Lean projects within the business – investigate these projects, presenting solutions and delivering results
Define, develop and publish business improvement process documentation
Undertake business process analysis, statistical analysis for improvement projects and to support wider change
Leading site process improvements where necessary
Engage with all departments to develop strong relationships to ensure optimal performance
Ensure a safe, healthy and environmentally friendly workplace by observing company’s procedures and corresponding regulations
Stay current and up to date on technology changes that may affect Lean

Requirements

What you’ll need

Apprenticeship with HNC, HND or degree in Engineering or Science related discipline or relevant industry experience
Experience in leading continuous improvement projects in a regulated manufacturing/production environment, ideally pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry though candidates from other industries would also be considered i.e.: automotive, oil and gas etc.
Ability to identify, break down and solve technical problems
Strong aptitude for hands on approach to problem solving in an engineering environment
Disciplined and well – organized in documentation (plans, requirements, drawings, design reviews, and test methods)
Experience working with ISO requirements and other relevant guidelines and regulations
Knowledge of statistical methods and analysis
Team player with good communication skills
In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform – even before joining
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network
Health & Well-Being : Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services
Attractive Working Conditions 39 hours working week 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
Free parking on site
Free hot and cold drinks
Competitive benefits package, including: Group Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Private Dental Insurance, Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme, Travel Insurance (Employee Paid), Salary Sacrifice Health Assessment Service, Group Personal Pension Plan, Group Income Protection, Salary Sacrifice Will Writing Service

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Hard Skills & Tools

continuous improvementLeanbusiness process analysisstatistical analysisprocess documentationproblem solvingISO requirementsengineeringproject managementregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

communicationteam playerorganizational skillsrelationship buildingleadershipguidancesupportdisciplinedhands-on approachadaptability

Certifications

HNCHNDdegree in Engineeringdegree in Science