CI ENGINEER

CAF Power & Automation; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail manufacturing company in Newport is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive innovation and improve operational performance. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in engineering and a Lean Six Sigma certification. This role offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and an excellent pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance cover

Excellent Pension Scheme

Access to discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Proven experience or a degree in engineering.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools including Kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives on site.
• Implement accountability processes across factory.
• Conduct internal lean audits.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Kaizen initiatives

Operational excellence

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering

Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt

Tools

5S

VSM

SMED

Job description

Company: CAF Rolling Stock UK

Location: NEWPORT, GB

Most of us come to work to earn money and as an accredited Living Wage employer, of course you can expect a competitive salary from us; but we also recognise that you spend a lot of time in work, so you must choose your employer well!

Built on core values of Excellence, Trust and Sustainability, CAF make beautiful and exciting products that we are all really proud of. It is not always easy to achieve the results we want, so we have recruited a team of amazing people, working together to achieve a common goal a business, we are willing to try new things; so our people need to be flexible and innovative.

Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee work to ensure that we create a welcoming environment for everyone, where difference is respected; whilst our Employee Engagement Forum are tasked with injecting some fun into the workplace with events and activities throughout the year.

If you want to be purposeful, occupied and part of an awesome team, building an amazing product; the choice is simple - choose CAF.

The successful candidate will champion a culture of continuous improvement by deploying Lean methodologies, leading Kaizen initiatives, and driving innovation across production processes. You’ll be instrumental in shaping a smarter, safer, and more efficient future for rail manufacturing.

Functions and responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Leading Lean culture and Continuous Improvement initiatives on CAF Rolling Stock UK sites.
• Implement TIER Accountability Process across Factory.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence by anchoring and supporting implementation on the ground.
• Pilot and support Kaizen projects using Lean tools to target and benefit from improvements.
• Proactively identify improvement actions to deploy to increase operational performance.
• Deploy Value stream Mapping process on a regular basis.
• Deployment in the field (training + digitalization of tools) of first‑level continuous improvement methodologies (suggestions, ideas, kaizen, 5S, 5 whys, PDCA, A3, etc.).
• Gemba.
• Encourages, participates.
• Conducts internal lean audits.
• Proposes, structures and leads continuous improvement projects.
• Ensures a strong presence in the departments and support to encourage creativity.
• Conducts welcome training for new arrivals.

Training required

• Proven experience or a degree in engineering.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools: 5S, VSM, SMED, PDCA, A3, Kaizen.
• Leadership in CI projects and workshop facilitation.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and change management skills.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and performance.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning.

Required professional experience

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black or Green Belt

Technical and/or practical knowledge valued

We offer some great benefits for our colleagues; with some highlights listed below:

• 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) + 8 bank holidays; plus annual leave carry over / cash‑in option.
• Healthcare Cash Plan including claimable costs for optical, dental and other health benefits.
• Day 1 Life Assurance cover, amounting to 4x Annual Salary.
• Free Eye Tests for all DSE users.
• Excellent Pension Scheme with 3% Employee and 6% Employer contributions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Pay and Leave Benefits.
• Access to exclusive rewards, discounts and special offers at over 1000 leading high street and online retailers.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line.
• Professional Membership and Sponsorship Policy for Colleague Development.
• 8 paid hours per year, working with local charities in support of Social Value.
• Dedicated Women’s Network.
• Proud signatories of the Dying to Work Charter; Living Wage Foundation and Armed Forces covenant.