Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

2 weeks ago


Belfast, United Kingdom VanRath Full time

Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer Location: Belfast Type: Full-Time, Permanent Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead major business transformation and CI initiatives across their Belfast site. This role is ideal for a driven engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, improving operational performance, and embedding a strong culture of Lean and Six Sigma throughout the organisation. The Role As the Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will act as the site lead for all Lean and Six Sigma activity. You will drive projects that enhance efficiency, quality, cost performance, and operational flow, working closely with engineering, operations, and PMO functions. You'll provide technical and strategic leadership, supporting both daily operations and long-term transformation goals. Key Responsibilities Lead CI and business transformation projects aligned to site and business strategy. Promote, embed, and champion Lean and Six Sigma methodologies across all operational areas. Deliver measurable improvements in productivity, lead time, first-pass yield, and overall cost performance. Manage and deliver key CI projects through the PMO framework. Facilitate VSM workshops, Kaizen events, and Lean lighthouse initiatives. Partner with Operations, Advanced Manufacturing, and Process Development to support automation, new technologies, and digital transformation. Coach and mentor engineers, technicians, and operators in Lean tools, structured problem-solving, and CI best practice. Develop standard work, best-practice systems, and CI documentation. Collaborate with planning and production teams to ensure process changes align with capacity and workflow requirements. Lead root cause analysis sessions and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained. Support cross-site initiatives and contribute to wider CI strategies. What You'll Need Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related technical field. Minimum of 4 years' experience in process improvement, operations excellence, or engineering. Strong working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt desirable). Proven track record of delivering CI or transformation projects with clear, measurable results. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to influence, train, and drive engagement across teams. If this role would be of interest, click Apply or reach out to karl.yellop@vanrath.com for a confidential discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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