Process Improvement Engineer / Continuous Improvement Engineer
Commutable from Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Coleshill and Birmingham
Our 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. As a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth for 2026 and beyond, they are now looking to recruit an experienced, hands‑on and proactive Continuous Improvement Engineer to complement their professional and successful manufacturing team.
Role Overview
Based near Coleshill and reporting to the Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager, the Continuous 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.
Core Responsibilities
* Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies in both manufacturing and company processes.
* Perform DMAIC activities to eliminate inefficiencies across the business and provide technical guidance to enhance production quality and efficiency.
* Monitor and analyse KPIs to identify areas for improvement and take corrective action where needed.
* Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives to optimise operations and foster continuous improvement within the manufacturing team.
* Establish effective relationships with shift supervisors or process implementers to assess needs and objectives.
* Provide direction to the manufacturing team, instilling best practice and lean principles, and 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.
* Improve factory floor layouts and optimise workflow and operator movement.
* Liaise with the Engineering team for specification procurement and the implementation of new plant and equipment.
* Re‑visit implemented changes to ensure results are sustained.
Qualifications & Experience
* At least 4 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.).
* Reality‑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.
* Strong analytical abilities: diagnose and define problems, measure/collect and analyse data, determine root cause, select and implement solutions, and control/sustain outcomes.
* Results‑ and data‑driven mindset with the ability to motivate others to embrace continuous improvement.
Benefits
Competitive salary (cGBP50k neg dep exp) plus generous benefits.
Contact
Contact the Manufacturing Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on or in confidence for further details.
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