CI Manager

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 – Aerospace
Location: Bolton
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 07:00 – 15:45 | Friday: 07:00 – 11:00
Permanent, Full-time
Industry: Aerospace / Precision Manufacturing

Continuous 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 Improvement
Essential 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