Process Excellence Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Permanent Futures Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Futures Limited is seeking a proactive Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive process optimisation and operational performance across a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, structured problem solving, and delivering practical improvements that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will lead CI projects, collaborate with engineering and operations teams, and develop robust documentation to support continuous improvement initiatives across

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in CI/Process Engineering within manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyse manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for process optimisation and operational improvement.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis on production issues and implement effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques and continuous improvement methodologies to resolve operational challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvements.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of improvement projects using data and performance metrics.
• Promote best practice and support the development of a continuous improvement culture throughout the business.
• Ensure all improvement activities are carried out in line with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Produce clear technical documentation, reports, and process improvement recommendations.
• Support operational teams by providing technical guidance and process engineering expertise.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Kaizen

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Power BI

Job description

Permanent Futures Limited is seeking a proactive Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive process optimisation and operational performance across a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, structured problem solving, and delivering practical improvements that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will lead CI projects, collaborate with engineering and operations teams, and develop robust documentation to support continuous improvement initiatives across