Continuous Improvement Engineer

K.A.G. Recruitment is proud to partner exclusively with a market-leading manufacturing organisation to recruit a Continuous Improvement Engineer for a high-impact role at their Deeside Manufacturing site. Role:
Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary:
Up to £65,000  Benefits

Location:

Flintshire, Deeside Reporting to:
Operations Manager You will play a key role in manufacturing excellence, driving improvements in quality, productivity and cost through LEAN, Six Sigma and Industry 4.0 initiatives, turning data into sustainable operational gains.

Key Responsibilities - Champion safety, quality and continuous improvement culture - Lead LEAN, Six Sigma and data-driven improvement projects - Apply DMAIC, SPC and root-cause analysis to improve performance - Develop manufacturing documentation, reports and work instructions - Conduct time studies, capacity analysis and workflow optimisation - Provide technical support across Manufacturing, QA and Engineering - Design tooling, jigs, fixtures and production equipment - Troubleshoot machinery, PLCs, CNC and CAD/CAM systems - Deliver capital and process improvement projects with financial justification - Implement new manufacturing technologies and Industry 4.0 solutions - Produce clear reports and dashboards for senior leadership What You'll Need You will have a degree in Engineering or a related field, with hands-on manufacturing and production engineering experience.

You will have strong project management and problem-solving skills, proven LEAN, Six Sigma, and data-driven improvement expertise, PLC programming and troubleshooting capability, CAD experience (AutoCAD, Solid Works), and excellent communication and analytical skills. Desirable Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is desirable, along with exposure to Industry 4.0 or automation, experience in additive manufacturing, and previous leadership experience. Behaviours for Success You will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.

You will act as a collaborative technical mentor and confidently influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Ready to engineer the future of manufacturing? Apply today through K.A.G. Recruitment.