Job Opportunity: Continuous Improvement Engineer (6-Month Contract) Location: Black Country Contract Type: 6-Month Fixed Term Salary/Rate: Competitive, depending on experience Start Date: ASAP Are you passionate about driving real change on the shop floor? My client, a well-established manufacturing business based in the Black Country, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their team on a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced, hands-on environment. The Role: You’ll play a key role in identifying inefficiencies, leading improvement projects, and supporting a culture of lean thinking and continuous improvement across the site. Key Responsibilities: Analyse manufacturing processes to identify waste and inefficiencies Lead CI projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to implement sustainable improvements Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) Support training and coaching of staff in CI tools and practices Assist with root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions where needed What We’re Looking For: Experience in a Continuous Improvement or Process Engineering role within manufacturing Strong working knowledge of Lean principles; Six Sigma Green Belt (or above) is desirable Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach Ability to work independently and influence teams at all levels Comfortable working on the shop floor as well as in meetings and reports What’s on Offer: A collaborative, no-nonsense manufacturing environment The chance to deliver meaningful improvements in a short space of time Competitive pay and support throughout your contract Hours of work are typically 8am-4.30pm / 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday. To be considered please click apply now.