Continuous Improvement Engineer - Lean & Data-Driven Ops

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

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.