Are you looking for a role where you can drive real operational change?A growing aerospace manufacturer in the Bolton area is undergoing a company-wide transformation and is looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead lean initiatives across production. This is a great opportunity to make a long-term impact in a business focused on innovation, performance, and personal development.Continuous Improvement Engineer – AerospaceLocation: BoltonSalary: Competitive Hours: Monday to Thursday: 07:00 – 15:45 | Friday: 07:00 – 11:00Permanent, Full-time Industry: Aerospace / Precision ManufacturingContinuous Improvement Job Description

• Lead and implement TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) strategies and activities
• Conduct downtime analysis and drive root cause investigations
• Champion 5S implementation and visual workplace standards
• Organise and lead Kaizen events to improve process flow and layout
• Use SIPOC, spaghetti diagrams, swim lanes, and other tools for process mapping
• Deliver and facilitate Value Stream Mapping (VSM) workshops
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, PDCA) to support measurable improvements
• Monitor and report on operational KPIs including OEE, lead time, and defect rates
• Promote a continuous improvement culture with a strong focus on safety and quality

Continuous ImprovementEssential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement, CI, or Process Engineering role
• Background in aerospace, automotive, or other high-precision manufacturing environments
• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, and VSM
• Green Belt or Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma (preferred)
• Experienced in running cross-functional improvement workshops and Kaizen events
• Familiar with tools such as Excel, Power BI, Minitab, Visio, Lucidchart, or Miro
• Ability to interpret production data and convert insights into actionable improvements
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills; confident working across teams and functions
• Highly self-motivated, with a proactive and adaptable approach to problem solving

If you are interested in finding out more, get in touch today!