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Continuous Improvement EngineerNigel Wright Group • Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK
Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Nigel Wright Group • Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Our client

Our client is a high-volume manufacturing business based in the Sunderland area, supplying complex components into demanding, fast-paced markets.

Operating across a multi-process environment, the business is focused on driving operational performance, improving efficiency, and strengthening its cost base as part of a wider continuous improvement journey. The culture is hands-on, delivery-focused, and data-driven, with a strong emphasis on shop-floor engagement and sustainable change.

The opportunity

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading Lean and CI activities such as Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and 5S
  • Driving OEE improvement, scrap reduction, and productivity gains
  • Using data-driven analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities
  • Delivering cross-functional CI projects from concept through to implementation
  • Embedding a continuous improvement culture across the shop floor

This role offers real visibility and the opportunity to influence site performance in a complex, high-volume environment.

About youWe’re looking for a hands-on Continuous Improvement professional who is confident operating in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.You will bring:
  • Experience within high-volume or automotive manufacturing environments
  • A proven track record in Lean / Continuous Improvement delivery
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-led approach
  • Experience using tools such as 5 Why, root cause analysis, and structured CI methodologies
  • The ability to engage, influence and drive change on the shop floor
  • A proactive, resilient approach and the ability to see projects through from start to finish are key to success in this role.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to drive real operational change and make a visible impact, we’d like to hear from you.
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