Lean CI Engineer – Drive Manufacturing Excellence

Stafffinders; Irvine; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafffinders in Scotland is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive Lean projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will lead root cause analyses, map processes, and deploy Kaizen and Six Sigma initiatives to cut costs and boost customer satisfaction.

The role requires a degree in engineering or a related discipline and proven experience in high-volume manufacturing, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or a related discipline.
• Formal training in Lean manufacturing principles, Kaizen or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proven experience as a Lean Specialist, Process Engineer, Continuous Improvement Specialist or in a similar role.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives and change management programmes within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in high-volume, high-SKU manufacturing environments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduce root cause analyses, collects and analyses data to map processes and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead process improvement projects, workshops and training initiatives to embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Design, install and troubleshoot tooling and capital equipment to improve operational performance.
• Use value stream mapping to identify opportunities for improvement and guide transitions to more efficient ways of working.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and performance monitoring to ensure sustainable improvements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or HND in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or related discipline

Job description

Stafffinders in Scotland is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive Lean projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will lead root cause analyses, map processes, and deploy Kaizen and Six Sigma initiatives to cut costs and boost customer satisfaction.

The role requires a degree in engineering or a related discipline and proven experience in high-volume manufacturing, with strong leadership and communication skills.