Continuous Improvement Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Birkenshaw; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-Time

33 days leave

Pension 10%

Social events

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

E3 Recruitment advertises a Continuous Improvement Engineer role in Leeds, joining a long‑established engineering group with a strong track record. You will lead site‑wide CI strategy and drive Lean initiatives across Kaizen, DMAIC, SMED and standardised work to improve productivity and quality.

Remote options are not stated; a 37.5‑hour week applies with 33 days of annual leave and a competitive pension. The position is based at a state‑of‑the‑art facility and offers strong career development

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering with Six Sigma Green Belt desirable.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement or Production Engineering.
• Proven improvements in productivity, quality, cost, safety and performance through Lean/CI.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver site-wide Continuous Improvement strategy.
• Drive Lean initiatives using Kaizen, DMAIC, SMED, VSM, Kanban and JIT.
• Optimize processes, layouts, material flow and equipment utilization.
• Implement visual management, SQCDP daily management and dashboards.
• Reduce downtime, scrap and inefficiencies delivering cost savings.
• Ensure ISO compliance and drive corrective actions to improve quality and safety.
• Coach and develop employees in Lean/CI principles.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

DMAIC

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

ISO knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Six Sigma Green Belt certification desirable

Tools

Kaizen

DMAIC

A3 problem solving

Value Stream Mapping

Job description

Flexi-Time, 33 Holidays, Frequent Work Events/Socials and State-Of-The-Art-Facilities are just a few of the benefits that the Continuous Improvement Engineer will enjoy whilst working with this award-winning engineering organisation.

Established over 100 years ago, this highly impressive engineering organisation and is a vital partner to their high profile clientele. Operating out of a state-of-the‑art manufacturing facility, they currently employ over 120 people and produce bespoke high‑end products for use in a variety of industries and types of facilities.

This employer is based in LEEDS, meaning that the successful Continuous Improvement Engineer will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns and cities including Bradford, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Halifax, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Bingley and Keighley.

Key Responsibilities of the Continuous Improvement Engineer will include:

• Lead and deliver the site‑wide Continuous Improvement strategy, ensuring alignment with operational objectives and business goals.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives using Kaizen, DMAIC, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, JIT, and Standardised Work methodologies.
• Optimise manufacturing processes, production layouts, material flow, and equipment utilisation to improve efficiency, throughput, and productivity.
• Implement visual management systems, SQCDP daily management processes, and performance dashboards to enhance operational control and communication.
• Reduce operational losses by targeting downtime, scrap, rework, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies while delivering measurable cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, lead root cause investigations, and drive corrective actions to improve quality, safety, and performance.
• Coach and develop employees in Lean and Continuous Improvement principles, fostering a culture of operational excellence across the business.

For the Continuous Improvement Engineer, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who possess:

• Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline, with Six Sigma Green Belt certification and Black Belt training desirable.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Production Engineering
• Proven success delivering measurable improvements in productivity, quality, cost, safety, and operational performance through Lean and CI initiatives.
• Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, 8D, A3 problem‑solving methodologies, data analysis, and performance measurement.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and driving improvements within regulated manufacturing environments, with knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and engineering health and safety standards.

Salary and benefits:

• £60,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience)
• Flexible working hours (37.5 Hours per week)
• Monday to Thursday - 09.30am to 3.30pm
• Friday - 09.30am to 12pm
• 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• 10% Combined Pension