Lean CI Engineer – Manufacturing Excellence & CapEx

Airedale by Modine; Rawdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading thermal management solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence across production processes. The role requires strong manufacturing expertise combined with Lean methodologies to optimize performance and reduce waste. Responsibilities include developing processes, leading continuous improvement projects, and analyzing production data. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills and a degree in engineering, along with experience in adapting best practices in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Statutory Bank Holidays

Employer pension contribution

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
• Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing.
• Proficient in process mapping, workflow analysis and shop floor observations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and validate manufacturing processes.
• Lead CI projects focused on cost reduction and quality enhancement.
• Collect and analyse production data to identify trends.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process Mapping

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

A leading thermal management solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence across production processes. The role requires strong manufacturing expertise combined with Lean methodologies to optimize performance and reduce waste. Responsibilities include developing processes, leading continuous improvement projects, and analyzing production data. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills and a degree in engineering, along with experience in adapting best practices in a fast-paced environment.