Continuous Improvement Engineer

Vectis Recruitment; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectis Recruitment is recruiting a Continuous Improvement Engineer for a sector-leading UK manufacturer. You will identify and implement opportunities to enhance quality, efficiency and productivity, partnering with the Continuous Improvement Manager to drive process development and performance.

You will analyse processes, support Lean manufacturing initiatives, assist with root-cause analysis and implement measurable improvements across production and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering or operational environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement techniques.
• Six Sigma training preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities across the business.
• Analyse processes and performance data to identify waste, inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and implement process improvements.
• Monitor the effectiveness of improvements and report on results.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

A sector-leading manufacturer has won a number of significant, long-term programmes and is now looking to appoint a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join its team to drive improvements across the business. Working closely with the Continuous Improvement Manager, you will identify and implement opportunities to enhance quality, efficiency and productivity, supporting the ongoing development of processes and operational performance.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a process improvement role within a fast-paced manufacturing or engineering environment.

The Role

• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities across the business.
• Analyse processes and performance data to identify waste, inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and implement process improvements.
• Monitor the effectiveness of improvements and report on results.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving.

About you

• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering or operational environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement techniques.
• Six Sigma training preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple improvement activities.
• A proactive approach and the confidence to challenge existing processes constructively