Continuous Improvement Engineer

Are you a proactive Production or CI Engineer looking to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business where continuous improvement isn’t just a concept—it’s embedded in everything they do.

Production & Continuous Improvement Engineer – Barnsley –  £45,000

As a Production & Continuous Improvement Engineer, you’ll play a key role in driving efficiencies, improving production processes, and supporting both manual and automated manufacturing operations. You’ll be empowered to analyse, challenge, and enhance how things are done, making a real difference to productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Production & Continuous Improvement Engineer’s Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse manufacturing processes using tools such as value stream mapping and time studies to identify efficiency gains
• Support labour and capacity planning through accurate data and process evaluation
• Develop and maintain production documentation, including SOPs and work instructions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production, focusing on output, quality, and cost
• Investigate process issues, identifying root causes and implementing practical solutions
• Contribute to maintaining Health & Safety and environmental standards, working closely with internal teams
• Carry out process audits to ensure consistency and identify areas for improvement
• Support materials flow and logistics optimisation, including Kanban and layout improvements
• Lead or assist in the delivery of small to medium-sized engineering or improvement projects
• Promote best practice in workplace organisation through 5S and visual management techniques

Skills & Experience Required as a Production & Continuous Improvement Engineer:

• Degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience within a manufacturing environment)
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Proven experience in analysing and improving production processes
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels
• Experience managing or contributing to engineering or process improvement projects
• Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Positive, driven attitude with a passion for improving operational performance

Desirable:

• Experience working with welding processes (manual or automated)
• Knowledge of production logistics, material flow, or Kanban systems
• Familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD or Creo

Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work on impactful continuous improvement projects
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment
• Exposure to both manual and automated manufacturing technologies
• Stable, growing organisation with long-term opportunities

If this Production & Continuous Improvement Engineer position sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to explore how this opportunity could align with your experience and ambitions.

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