Continuous Improvement Engineer
Days role in Halifax (07:30 – 16:15 Monday to Thursday, 07:30 – 12:30 on Friday)
Manufacturing Environment
Recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing client
The Opportunity
Travis Talent is proud to be recruiting for a well‑established and growing manufacturing client based in Halifax. This is an excellent opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join a forward‑thinking engineering team, playing a key role in driving operational excellence across the business.
You’ll act as a true change agent—leading improvement initiatives, enhancing manufacturing processes, and delivering measurable gains in efficiency, quality, and cost.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver continuous improvement and innovation projects across the site
- Analyse existing manufacturing processes and implement improvements to drive efficiency and quality
- Reduce waste and non‑value‑added activities (NVA), improving standard times
- Support and lead problem‑solving activities within production, delivering sustainable solutions
- Design and improve tooling and processes using CAD systems
- Participate in Process and Design FMEA activities
- Ensure robust documentation control and adherence to internal and industry standards
- Provide technical support and data‑driven analysis to support decision‑making
- Contribute to capital investment and wider engineering projects
What We’re Looking For
- Strong background in continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment
- Practical experience with Lean methodologies (DMAIC, Six Sigma, etc.)
- Proven ability to analyse data and identify opportunities for improvement
- Experience using CAD (e.g. SolidWorks or similar)
- Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. Sage, Syspro) is advantageous
- Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills
- Ability to influence and drive change across teams
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment
Qualifications & Experience
- HNC/HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent)
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
- Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt (highly desirable)
- Project management experience
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing manufacturing business
- Work on varied and meaningful improvement projects
- Be part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking engineering teamGenuine scope for progression and development
If you’re a driven engineer with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
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