Continuous Improvement Engineer

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