Business Improvement Engineer Graduate

Epwin Group Graduate Business Improvement role using data analysis, process improvement and structured project support to improve manufacturing, warehousing and wider business operations.

Job Purpose:

To support the delivery of business improvement initiatives across the Group by applying analytical thinking, data-driven problem solving, and structured project support.

This graduate role is designed to develop future BI leaders by providing hands-on experience in continuous improvement, systems analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Accountabilities:

General

• Adherence to all organisational policies, management systems and standard operational procedures, including legal responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality.

• Work positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and contracted personnel to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignity.

• Represent the organisation in a positive way as to avoid the damage of corporate image or bringing the company into disrepute.

• Promote and display the Epwin Core Values.

Technical

• Assist in the delivery of improvement projects across manufacturing, warehousing, and support functions.

• Collect, analyse, and interpret operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

• Support the development and maintenance of BI dashboards, reports, and visual management tools.

• Participate in A3 problem-solving activities and Obeya-style project reviews.

• Collaborate with BI Manager and site teams to implement lean tools and process improvements.

• Contribute to the standardisation and documentation of BI processes and systems.

• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and structured manner.

Key Experiences and Skills Required:

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience of Manufacturing, Warehousing & Distribution operations.

• MS Office 365

  • Office Apps

  • Outlook/Exchange

  • Teams

  • SharePoint

  • OneDrive

• Project Management

• Experience of Process/Change management.

• Exposure to lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience with data analysis tools or ERP/MES systems (e.g., Navision, Mattec).

• Full Driving License

Performance Measures:

• Delivery of projects to support the strategy of the organisation in a timely fashion.

• Positive feedback from management and peers on job performance and teamwork.

• Ensuring BI initiatives actively drive metrics on business & departmental scorecards.

Personal Attributes:

• Action orientated – Able to deal with problems in appropriate time frames

• Driven by results – Decisive, confident addressing problems and opportunities, challenging activities to improve performance, demonstrate willingness to challenge accepted methods and standards

• Effective communication – Clear concise written and spoken, ability at all levels, customer, supplier and internal

• High Standards – demonstrating a motivation to improve standards and thereby making a real difference, challenging inadequate solutions

• Integrity and trust – demonstrating a sense of commitment to openness, honesty, loyalty and high standards in undertaking the role

• People management – demonstrating commitment to working and engaging constructively with internal and external stakeholders

The Company

Epwin Group is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of low maintenance building products with some of the best-known manufacturing and service names in the sector.

We are one of the UK’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of windows, doors and fascia systems with some of the best-known manufacturing and service names in the sector.

The principal activities of the Group are the extrusion of PVC-U and roofline products as well as the manufacture of windows, doors, conservatories and sealed units. Group businesses also produce high quality cladding, guttering, decking and prefabricated GRP building components.

At Epwin, we believe our success has come from the hard work and dedication of our employee’s, we wouldn't be where we are today without them.

We take pride in our people

At Epwin, we believe our success has come from the hard work and dedication of our employee’s, we wouldn't be where we are today without them.

We’re interested in our future, constantly investing and innovating in new products, processes and our employee’s and we like to give back to our employee’s as much as they give us.