Process Improvement Engineer
Near Coleshill, Birmingham
c£45k - £50k neg dep exp + generous benefits
Our client has been established for almost 40 years and is recognised as a market leader in the design and development, manufacture and distribution of an impressive portfolio of solutions for supply throughout the world. As a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth for 2026 and beyond, the company is looking to recruit an experienced, hands‑on and proactive Process Improvement Engineer to complement their professional and successful manufacturing team.
Based near Coleshill and reporting to the Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager, the Process Improvement Engineer will be responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements using methodologies including Lean and Six Sigma to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve quality, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Working within core values that include Quality, Innovation, care for the environment and global capability, you will be passionate about sustained continuous improvement and strive to meet and exceed company objectives, KPI's and metrics.
Tasked with developing and implementing continuous improvement strategies in both manufacturing and company processes, you will collaborate with the engineering team to perform DMAIC activities to eliminate inefficiencies across the business and provide technical guidance to enhance production quality and efficiency. You will monitor and analyse KPI's to identify areas for improvement and take corrective action where needed, driving Lean Manufacturing initiatives to optimise operations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the manufacturing team.
Able to establish effective relationships with shift supervisors or process implementers to assess needs and objectives, you will provide direction to the manufacturing team, instill best practice and lean principles, train and mentor colleagues in SOP's and new ways of working, run kaizen events, and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations at all times.
Other duties for the varied and challenging Process Improvement Engineer position will include (but not be limited to):
* Managing projects through to implementation, delivering on time and within budget.
* Improving factory floor layouts and optimising workflow and operator movement.
* Liaising with the Engineering team for specification procurement and implementation of new plant & equipment.
* Re‑visiting implemented changes to ensure results are sustained.
It is envisaged that the successful candidate will have at least 5 years of proven experience in a dedicated process improvement manufacturing environment, be skilled and qualified in various lean manufacturing processes and methodologies (Six Sigma, 5S, PDCA, Kaizen, Kanban, etc.), hold an HND level (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline, and have experience with AutoCad and the MS suite of products.
With excellent influencing and communication skills at all levels, the ability to diagnose and define problems, measure/collect and analyse data, determine root causes, select and implement solutions, and control/sustain outcomes, you will be results‑driven, data‑driven, and thrive within a continuous improvement‑focussed environment, motivating others to adopt the same mindset.
Contact the Manufacturing Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your CV in confidence for further details.
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