Continuous Improvement Engineer

A global engineering group manufacturing complex products to the Aerospace, Defence and High Technology sectors is significantly expanding and has a new vacancy for a Continuous Improvement Engineer. You will work closely with the CI Manager to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant, optimise operational performance and embed a positive culture throughout the business. Candidates are sought with track record of driving continuous improvement gained in a fast-paced complex environment.

The Role

Translate business strategy, customer requirements, and KPI performance trends into a targeted continuous improvement (CI) roadmap aligned with operational objectives.

Lead data-driven performance analysis to identify trends, determine root causes, and develop actionable improvement strategies.

Manage continuous improvement projects from initial assessment and feasibility studies through implementation, validation and delivery.

Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), using data-driven insights to assess performance, prioritise initiatives, and drive accountability.

Promote operational excellence through process standardisation, structured problem-solving, best-practice deployment, and employee engagement.

Ensure all improvement initiatives comply with health and safety regulations, quality standards, engineering specifications, and operational procedures.

Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives to minimise downtime, increase productivity, optimise equipment effectiveness (OEE), and improve overall manufacturing performance

The Person

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence or Lean Manufacturing within a complex manufacturing or industrial environment.

Practical experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and CI methodologies.

Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects.

Experience analysing manufacturing performance data and identifying improvement opportunities.

Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to engage and influence employees at all organisational levels