About this role
· The Junior Continuous Improvement Engineer / Analyst supports the execution of Engineering Operational Excellence and continuous improvement initiatives under the direction of the Continuous Improvement Manager. · The role provides coordination, analysis, documentation and follow-up support for site-wide improvement activities across Manufacturing, Engineering, Utilities, Facilities, Automation, Reliability and Compliance functions. · The role is designed as a structured development pathway for future Engineering, Reliability, Maintenance, Operations and Operational Excellence positions.
Competencies required to fulfill the employee responsibilities and work assignments: Key Responsibilities Continuous Improvement Project Support · Support the execution of Engineering Operational Excellence and continuous improvement projects across the site. · Take ownership of lower and medium complexity improvement initiatives with guidance from the Continuous Improvement Manager. · Support larger cross-functional initiatives by coordinating actions, documentation, meeting outputs and project follow-up activities.
KPI Reporting & Performance Analysis · Collect, organize and analyze Engineering performance data to support data-driven decision making. · Prepare KPI reports, dashboards, trend summaries and performance updates for Engineering improvement programs. · Identify trends, gaps and opportunities through performance analysis, value stream mapping and project data review.
Project Coordination & Action Tracking · Maintain project action logs, trackers, meeting minutes, risk/action registers and status updates. · Follow up with action owners to ensure deliverables are completed on time and escalated when required. · Support project governance by ensuring documentation, milestones, decisions and benefits are tracked consistently.
Problem Solving, RCA & Risk Assessment Support · Support Root Cause Analysis activities, problem-solving workshops and follow-up of corrective actions. · Assist with FMEA, risk assessments, value stream mapping and process improvement activities. · Help convert analysis outputs into practical improvement actions, action plans and implementation tracking.
Cross-Functional Exposure & Development · Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Utilities, Facilities, Automation, Reliability, Maintenance and Compliance stakeholders. · Build practical experience in operational excellence, engineering systems, maintenance, reliability and regulated manufacturing processes. · Contribute to the development pipeline for future roles such as Continuous Improvement Manager, Reliability Engineer, Plant Engineer, Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager or Operational Excellence Lead.
GMP, Compliance & Safety · Perform assigned activities in accordance with applicable GMP, Data Integrity, EHS and site procedures. · Ensure project documentation, action tracking and analysis outputs are accurate, complete and inspection-ready where applicable. · Escalate risks, delays, compliance concerns or safety issues promptly to the Continuous Improvement Manager or relevant stakeholders.
Specifics of the role: · Provide dedicated support to the Continuous Improvement Manager in delivering Engineering Operational Excellence initiatives and strategic improvement programs. · Support key initiatives such as Spare Parts Management, FMEA implementation, SAP PM deployment, reliability programs, Engineering governance improvements and continuous improvement project execution. · Improve execution capacity by owning less complex initiatives and supporting larger projects through analysis, coordination, documentation and follow-up. · Expected outcomes include faster implementation of low and medium complexity projects, improved tracking of actions and deliverables, better data-driven decision making, and reduced administrative burden on Engineering managers and SMEs.
Minimum education and experience required for the role: · Currently studying toward, or recently completed, a degree or diploma in Engineering, Science, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline. · Interest in continuous improvement, operational excellence, engineering, maintenance, reliability, manufacturing or regulated industry operations. · Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize and interpret data, prepare reports and identify trends. · Good planning, coordination and follow-up skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple actions or tasks. · Good communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Compliance, Facilities, Utilities and Automation. · Basic knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, RCA, FMEA, project management, KPI reporting, SAP PM or CMMS systems is an advantage but not essential. · Willingness to learn GMP, Data Integrity, EHS and Engineering governance requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment.