Continuous Improvement Engineer

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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

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