Continuous Improvement Engineer

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 team * Genuine 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