Continuous Improvement Engineer

Lord Search & Selection; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in West Midlands is looking for a Continuous Improvement professional to drive process optimization and enhancements. The role requires expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, focusing on improving manufacturing operations and efficiency. Candidates should possess a strong engineering background, excellent data analysis skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong manufacturing or engineering background.
• Comfortable working with data and KPIs.
• Influential and delivery-focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes and material flow.
• Drive improvements in productivity and quality.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Kaizen tools

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Job description

High-Volume Manufacturing | Operational Excellence | Global Capacity

Salary: circa. £45,000 - £55,000 basic + bonus & benefits
Location: West Midlands

Are you an experienced Continuous Improvement professional looking for a role where your ideas stick, your data drives decisions and your impact is visible?

This is a high-profile opportunity to act as a subject-matter expert for Continuous Improvement within a well-established, forward-thinking manufacturing organisation.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager, you'll take ownership of process optimisation and continuous improvement activity across manufacturing operations.

You’ll combine Lean and continuous improvement methodologies with strong process engineering fundamentals to improve flow, efficiency, quality and throughput, working cross-functionally with production, engineering and quality teams.

Key responsibilities

• Leading process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen tools
• Analysing and improving manufacturing processes, layouts and material flow
• Driving improvements in productivity, quality, throughput and OEE
• Using KPI and performance data to identify root causes and prioritise improvement activity
• Supporting standardisation and best-practice manufacturing processes
• Acting as a technical authority, coaching teams in problem-solving and new ways of working

The person

• Strong manufacturing or engineering background
• Comfortable working with data, KPIs and structured improvement tools
• Influential, pragmatic and delivery-focused
• Clear communicator who turns analysis into action

Why apply?

This is a high-impact role with genuine ownership, where your expertise will directly influence how the business operates. You'll be trusted to identify opportunities, shape solutions and deliver improvements that last.

If you're looking for a role with the scope to make a visible difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV quoting job reference 10248