Continuous Improvement Engineer

Vectis Recruitment; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectis Recruitment is looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join a global engineering group serving Aerospace, Defence and High Tech sectors. You will work with the CI Manager to embed a culture of continuous improvement and optimise plant performance.

You will translate strategy into actionable CI roadmaps, lead data-driven analyses, and drive cost-reduction initiatives across the manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on CI/Lean experience in a complex manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong track record of delivering measurable performance improvements.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Translate business strategy and KPI trends into a targeted CI roadmap.
• Lead data-driven performance analysis to identify trends and root causes.
• Manage CI projects from feasibility to implementation and delivery.
• Define, monitor and report KPIs using data-driven insights.
• Promote operational excellence through standardisation and best-practice deployment.
• Ensure CI initiatives comply with health & safety, quality standards and procedures.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

A global engineering group manufacturing complex products to the Aerospace, Defence and High Technology sectors is significantly expanding and has a new vacancy for a Continuous Improvement Engineer. You will work closely with the CI Manager to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant, optimise operational performance and embed a positive culture throughout the business. Candidates are sought with track record of driving continuous improvement gained in a fast-paced complex environment.

The Role

• Translate business strategy, customer requirements, and KPI performance trends into a targeted continuous improvement (CI) roadmap aligned with operational objectives.
• Lead data-driven performance analysis to identify trends, determine root causes, and develop actionable improvement strategies.
• Manage continuous improvement projects from initial assessment and feasibility studies through implementation, validation and delivery.
• Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), using data-driven insights to assess performance, prioritise initiatives, and drive accountability.
• Promote operational excellence through process standardisation, structured problem-solving, best-practice deployment, and employee engagement.
• Ensure all improvement initiatives comply with health and safety regulations, quality standards, engineering specifications, and operational procedures.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives to minimise downtime, increase productivity, optimise equipment effectiveness (OEE), and improve overall manufacturing performance.

The Person

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence or Lean Manufacturing within a complex manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Practical experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and CI methodologies.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects.
• Experience analysing manufacturing performance data and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to engage and influence employees at all organisational levels.