Graduate Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Mission

We’re on a mission to make excellence our everyday standard. As a forward-thinking organisation, we believe that both big and small, consistent improvements lead to extraordinary results—for our customers and our people. Whether it’s streamlining processes, reducing waste, or empowering cross functional teams to innovate and problem solve, we’re committed to creating a culture where progress never stops.

On joining, you will receive a starting salary of £34,000 per annum, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus. You’ll also be eligible for a £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme. In addition, you may be eligible for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA), subject to specific criteria.

We encourage you to spend at least three days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience. Depending on the project you are placed with, there could be a requirement for five days per week on site.

Graduate Continuous Improvement Engineer Responsibilities

• Design electronic production layouts using Lean tools to improve productivity.
• Facilitate cross-functional improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Analyse workflows and data to identify bottlenecks, waste, and opportunities for optimisation.
• Assist with/facilitate workshops and training sessions to upskill teams in continuous improvement tools and techniques. Developing an imbedded excitement and culture of CI in manufacturing.
• Develop and track KPIs to measure the success of improvement initiatives.
• Ensure the sustainability of our changes.

What You'll Bring

• Knowledge or strong interest of Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills—you can bring people with you on the journey.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights, ideally qualified to engineering degree level or equivalent work experience.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a passion for making things better every day

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of a 2:2 Bachelor’s/Integrated Master’s degree, or higher degree, such as MSc or PhD.
• For this role, acceptable degree disciplines include:
  • Engineering degrees
  • Maths and Science degrees
  • Computing & Digital degrees
  • Business & Professional Degrees

A full statement of courses and projects studied at university and corresponding grades/marks/percentage should be included in your CV.

Security Clearance

Many of our roles are subject to security and export control restrictions set by UK Government Security requirements and customer obligations. As a result, and in line with the UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements, all successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration information and employment and/or education history verification for the previous five years.

For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Benefits

• Time to recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your wellbeing matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding performance: All employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Join in our success: Our annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
• Tailored perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/company-benefits