Continuous Improvement Engineer

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.

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