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
Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year