Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent

Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30am–4:00pm, Friday early finish

£competitive + benefits

Contact: Emily or Sammy, Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

We’re working with a highly regarded and expanding manufacturing business in Kent that plays a key role within a complex, precision-led industry. They are looking to appoint a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive real, measurable change across operations.

This is a genuinely impactful role where you’ll have the autonomy to influence how things are done, working closely with leadership and shop-floor teams to embed best practice and improve performance across the board.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of continuous improvement activity across the site, championing lean methodologies and driving a culture of operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading CI and Lean initiatives across multiple departments

Facilitating Kaizen activities and value stream mapping

Driving root cause analysis using structured problem-solving tools

Implementing and sustaining 5S, standard work, and visual management

Analysing data, tracking KPIs and identifying improvement opportunities

Working closely with engineering, quality and operations teams

Supporting hands-on improvements on the shop floor

Embedding a proactive, solutions-focused culture

About You

We’re looking for someone who can influence, engage and deliver change, not just talk about it.

You will ideally have:

Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment

Strong knowledge of Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies

Experience using tools such as 5 Why, 8D, DMAIC or Six Sigma

Confidence working cross-functionally and engaging with shop-floor teams

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive decisions

A hands-on, pragmatic approach to problem solving

A formal Lean qualification (Green Belt/Black Belt) would be advantageous but not essential. xwzovoh

Why Apply?

Opportunity to make a real impact in a business investing in improvement

Strong backing from a wider, well-established group

Collaborative, team-focused culture

Clear opportunities for career progression and development