Continuous Improvement Engineer
Near Coleshill, Birmingham
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Our Birmingham based (near Coleshill) client has been established for almost 40 years and are recognised market leaders in the design and development, manufacture and distribution of an impressive portfolio of solutions for supply throughout the world, and as a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth for 2026 and beyond, are now looking to recruit an experienced, hands‑on and proactive Continuous Improvement Engineer to complement their professional and successful manufacturing team.
Responsibilities
* Report to the Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager and be responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve quality.
* Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies in both manufacturing and company processes, collaborating with the engineering team to perform DMAIC activities to eliminate inefficiencies across the business.
* Monitor and analyse KPIs to identify areas for improvement and take corrective action where needed.
* Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives to optimise operations whilst fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the manufacturing team.
* Establish effective relationships with shift supervisors or process implementers to assess needs and objectives, provide direction, instill best practice and lean principles.
* Train and mentor colleagues in SOPs and new ways of working, run Kaizen events whilst ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations at all times.
* Manage projects through to implementation, delivering on time and within budget, improving factory floor layouts and optimising workflow and operator movement.
* Liaise with the Engineering team with specification procurement and the implementation of new plant & equipment, and re‑visit implemented changes to ensure results are sustained.
Qualifications
* At least 5 years proven experience gained within a dedicated process improvement manufacturing environment.
* Skilled and qualified in various lean manufacturing processes and methodologies (Six Sigma, 5S, PDCA, Kaizen, Kanban, etc).
* Realistically qualified to HND level (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline with experience of AutoCAD and the MS suite of products.
* Excellent influencing and communication skills at all levels.
* Ability to diagnose and define problems, measure/collect and analyse data, determine root cause, select and implement solutions and control/sustain outcomes.
* Results and data driven, able to motivate others to sustain continuous improvement.
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