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