Continuous Improvement Engineer (based Bideford, North Devon) This is a great opportunity to join a successful, established business who have a global presence with specialist material manufacturing sites strategically positioned across the UK, Germany, Brazil, and China. The role would suit someone already experienced as a Continuous Improvement Engineer, looking for a fresh new challenge. Our client is a leading UK manufacturer of advanced composite products, supplying Aerospace, Defence, Medical and Industrial markets. What they need from you as a Continuous Improvement Engineer: * Experience gained in a manufacturing/engineering environment in a similar position, ideally Continious Improvement Lead * You will be an expert in use and deployment of Lean tools, techniques, and methods * Have experience in working effectively under pressure in a demanding manufacturing environment * HND or equivalent in a relevant discipline * Experience of implementing process improvement projects * Experience in leading cross functional project teams * Track record of delivering results * You will require the ability to drive due to local transport availability Desirable: * Experience of precision machined manufacturing - preferred * Six Sigma Black Belt certified What the role involves: Reporting to the Production Manager, the role will include but not limited to: * Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice Lean/Continuous improvement vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance * Contribute to the integration of new projects/processes to ensure that they are established in a way that will yield a high level of manufacturing efficiency * Review and communicate the impact of process changes, new business, and workload on Lean/Continuous improvement activities * Travel within the Group of companies may be necessary to support Group Lean and Continuous Improvement activities * Implement and support cultural change across the organisation and drive business improvement * Complete 6-monthly Lean/Continuous improvement assessment, review results and propose actions to ensure positive progression Working day shifts – 8am – 5pm - Monday to Thursday and 8am – 12.30pm on Fridays. Benefits: * Medicash benefit * Death in Service * 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays * Pension Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Company pension * Cycle to work scheme * Free parking