Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Opportunity: Continuous Improvement Engineer (6-Month Contract)
Location: Black Country
Contract Type: 6-Month Fixed Term
Salary/Rate: Competitive, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about driving real change on the shop floor? My client, a well-established manufacturing business based in the Black Country, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their team on a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

The Role: You’ll play a key role in identifying inefficiencies, leading improvement projects, and supporting a culture of lean thinking and continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse manufacturing processes to identify waste and inefficiencies
• Lead CI projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to implement sustainable improvements
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Support training and coaching of staff in CI tools and practices
• Assist with root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions where needed

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in a Continuous Improvement or Process Engineering role within manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of Lean principles; Six Sigma Green Belt (or above) is desirable
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach
• Ability to work independently and influence teams at all levels
• Comfortable working on the shop floor as well as in meetings and reports

What’s on Offer:

• A collaborative, no-nonsense manufacturing environment
• The chance to deliver meaningful improvements in a short space of time
• Competitive pay and support throughout your contract

Hours of work are typically 8am-4.30pm / 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday.

To be considered please click apply now.