Lean-Driven Continuous Improvement Engineer

Bolt; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolt in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive efficiency and quality across manufacturing and engineering. You will analyse workflows, lead CI projects and implement practical solutions to boost productivity and delivery.

Working with Engineering, Production and Quality, you will optimise layouts, reduce waste and develop SOPs. The role requires Lean/CI expertise, strong problem-solving and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Continuous Improvement projects in manufacturing
• Lean or CI qualification, ideally Green Belt
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience leading multi-stakeholder projects
• Good IT literacy; SharePoint desirable

Responsibilities

• Analyse workflows, identify bottlenecks and improve production efficiency
• Optimise layouts, material flow, tooling, fixtures and processes
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects from concept through to implementation
• Improve processes across Commercial, Engineering, Production and Quality
• Support NPI and improve the transition from prototype to production
• Develop and standardise SOPs, work instructions and manufacturing documentation
• Apply Lean and problem-solving tools including 5 Whys, Fishbone, A3 and DMAIC
• Reduce waste, rework and process variation
• Use data and KPIs to identify and measure improvements
• Improve systems, BOMs, documentation and engineering change processes
• Work cross-functionally to embed and sustain improvements

Skills

Lean / CI

Green Belt

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Manufacturing/Engineering qualification desirable

Tools

SharePoint

Power Automate

Job description

Bolt in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive efficiency and quality across manufacturing and engineering. You will analyse workflows, lead CI projects and implement practical solutions to boost productivity and delivery.

Working with Engineering, Production and Quality, you will optimise layouts, reduce waste and develop SOPs. The role requires Lean/CI expertise, strong problem-solving and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.