Strategic engineer at Smith+Nephew responsible for identifying cost reduction and value improvement initiatives. Leading technical improvements to enhance business capability and margin.
Responsibilities
Proactively identify cost reduction and value improvement opportunities across products, processes, and operations
Lead structured ideation sessions, workshops, and cross-functional engagements to uncover new opportunities
Own and manage the early-stage productivity pipeline, ensuring consistent flow of high-quality opportunities
Guide ideas through defined evaluation stages, ensuring appropriate prioritization and progression
Develop and maintain strong knowledge of products, materials, and manufacturing processes
Act as a subject matter expert in key areas, using this expertise to generate and refine opportunities
Collaborate with finance and operational stakeholders to validate assumptions and value delivery
Ensure all pipeline activities are captured, tracked, and reported in line with business standards
Requirements
Degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience in manufacturing, engineering, operations or project management environments
Proven exposure to continuous improvement, cost optimization, or value engineering activities is highly desirable
Benefits
Generous annual bonus and pension schemes
Save As You Earn share options.
Flexible vacation and time off
Paid holidays and paid volunteering hours
Private health and dental plans
Healthcare cash plans
Income protection
Life assurance
Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs
Salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts
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