Continuous Improvement Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

33 days annual leave

10% Pension

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Leeds to lead the site CI strategy and drive Lean initiatives across manufacturing operations. You will implement Kaizen, DMAIC, SMED, and standardised work to increase productivity and reduce losses.

Applicants should hold an engineering degree with Six Sigma certification desirable and have experience in regulated manufacturing environments, ISO 9001/45001 knowledge, and coaching cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering with Six Sigma certification desirable.
• Proven track record in Lean Manufacturing and CI initiatives.
• Experience delivering measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide Continuous Improvement strategy aligned with objectives.
• Drive Lean initiatives using Kaizen, DMAIC, SMED and VSM.
• optimise processes, layouts, material flow and equipment utilisation.
• Implement visual management, daily management and dashboards.
• Reduce losses by targeting downtime, scrap and inefficiencies.
• Coach teams in Lean principles and drive ISO 9001/45001 compliance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

Six Sigma Black Belt

DMAIC

Value Stream Mapping

Kanban

JIT

Standardised Work

Education

Engineering degree

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