Overview
Continuous Improvement Engineer. Near Coleshill, West Midlands. Salary up to GBP49k + benefits (negotiable dependent on experience). Our client, established for nearly 40 years, is a market leader in the design and development, manufacture and distribution of solutions for global supply. Due to ongoing growth for 2026 and beyond, they are recruiting an experienced, hands-on Continuous Improvement Engineer to join the manufacturing team.
Responsibilities
* Identify and implement process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve quality.
* Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies in manufacturing and company processes; perform DMAIC activities to eliminate inefficiencies.
* Monitor and analyse KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and take corrective actions; drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives to optimise operations.
* Establish effective relationships with shift supervisors and process implementers; provide direction, train and mentor colleagues in SOPs and new ways of working; run Kaizen events while ensuring health and safety compliance.
* Manage projects from initiation through implementation, delivering on time and within budget; improve factory layouts and optimise workflow and operator movement.
* Liaise with the Engineering team on specification procurement and the implementation of new plant and equipment; revisit changes to ensure sustained results.
Qualifications
* At least 5 years’ experience in a dedicated process improvement manufacturing environment.
* Skilled in Lean manufacturing processes and methodologies (Six Sigma, 5S, PDCA, Kaizen, Kanban, etc.).
* Relevant engineering discipline with qualification at HND level (or equivalent); experience with AutoCAD and MS Office Suite.
Requirements and Profile
Excellent influencing and communication skills at all levels; ability to diagnose and define problems, collect and analyse data, determine root causes, implement solutions and sustain outcomes. The role requires a results- and data-driven mindset with a proactive approach to motivating others in a continuous improvement-focused environment.
How to Apply
Contact the Manufacturing Team at Premier Technical Recruitment for further details.
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