Continuous Improvement Engineer; Lean Manufacturing

Overview

The Continuous Improvement Engineer (Lean Manufacturing) role in Clevedon focuses on enhancing operational performance through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary up to £60,000 per annum plus a 7.5% bonus, an 8% employer pension contribution, life assurance, health cash plan, wellbeing programme, discounted gym memberships, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, free parking, and a subsidised canteen.

Working on-site, you will lead improvement projects, coach teams, embed best practices, and refine manufacturing processes to boost productivity, quality, and efficiency.

• Deliver Lean Six Sigma training and coach employees at all levels.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering teams with Lean tools including PFMEA, Process Capability and Line Balancing.
• Develop and maintain Lean manufacturing standards and best practices.
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities.
• Use Value Stream Mapping and data analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and report on KPIs relating to quality, productivity, and cost savings.
• Work with leadership teams to prioritise improvement initiatives.
• Represent the business at continuous improvement meetings and share best practice across teams.

You'll have experience driving continuous improvement within a manufacturing or engineering environment and be passionate about delivering measurable business improvements. You'll ideally have:

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Proven experience leading Lean improvement projects.
• Knowledge of Kaizen, DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, PFMEA and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience improving manufacturing processes and supporting production teams.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A proactive approach with a strong commitment to health and safety.

This is an on-site role based in Clevedon, North Somerset, working closely with Manufacturing Systems, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Production teams.

Click Apply to submit your CV for consideration. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Kirk at Pertemps, Bristol.