Details:
- Salary: £48,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Livingston West Lothian
- Date: 13 hours ago
Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence across manufacturing processes. In this role, you will analyze existing workflows, identify opportunities for efficiency enhancements, and implement innovative solutions to optimize productivity, quality, and safety. Your expertise will help foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring our production systems are agile, reliable, and aligned with strategic goals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on manufacturing performance while working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Duties
The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvement across manufacturing through practical, data-led problem solving and the application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. The role is hands-on within the manufacturing environment, working directly with production and cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, process capability and waste reduction. The postholder must be able to work independently, taking ownership from opportunity identification through implementation and benefit verification, while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
Requirements
* Work in accordance with all company health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
* Minimum five years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment, with direct involvement in manufacturing process or continuous improvement activity.
* Formal training and practical experience in Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing.
* Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualification as a minimum; Black Belt or equivalent advanced qualification is desirable.
* Degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, manufacturing, process improvement, chemistry, science or a related technical discipline is preferred.
* Demonstrable experience of leading hands-on improvement projects from problem definition through implementation, control and benefit verification.
* Strong knowledge of structured problem solving, root cause analysis, process capability, SPC and data analysis.
* Identify, prioritise and deliver continuous improvement opportunities across manufacturing operations.
* Lead hands-on improvement activity on the shop floor using Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
* Apply structured problem-solving methods, including root cause analysis, DMAIC, process mapping, value-stream mapping, 5S, standard work and waste elimination.
* Ability to interpret manufacturing data and translate findings into practical, sustainable improvements.
* Ability to work independently and take ownership, while collaborating effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
* Good project management, facilitation, coaching, report writing and presentation skills.
* Effective communication skills with the ability to influence and engage colleagues at all levels.
Please note: Only candidates with permanent Right to Work in the UK will be considered for Continuous Improvement Engineer role.
Pay: up to £50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Do you have your own car to commute to Livingston?
Education:
* Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
* Lean manufacturing: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualification as a minimum (required)