Continuous Improvement Engineer (York)
Core
Stabilizing and advancing manufacturing processes across the business to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.
Role type
Continuous Improvement Engineer (Operational Excellence)
Builds
Standardized operating systems, process documentation, and scalable manufacturing solutions.
Domain
Manufacturing / Operational Excellence / Lean Six Sigma
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean Six Sigma, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Toyota Production System, value stream mapping, time studies, Kaizen events, standardized process development, root cause analysis (A3, 5-Why), statistical analysis, gauge studies, New Product Introduction (NPI) support, capital investment justification (AFE), operational auditing.
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE).
Technologies
A3, 5-Why, cause-and-effect analysis, logic trees, PFMEA, Control Plans, Job Element Sheets, PFD.
Responsibilities
Lead value stream mapping, time studies, and Kaizen events to identify inefficiencies and drive measurable improvements in cost, quality, and delivery performance. Develop and implement standardized processes and documentation, including Standard Work, Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), PFMEA, Control Plans, and Job Element Sheets, ensuring consistency, scalability, and compliance. Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (A3, 5-Why, cause-and-effect analysis, logic trees) to diagnose root causes and implement sustainable countermeasures for complex operational challenges. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring process readiness, validation, and alignment with manufacturing capabilities, including development of quality systems and documentation. Design and execute testing and validation plans, including gauge studies, reliability and repeatability testing, and statistical analysis, ensuring process capability and product quality. Utilize data-driven performance management to monitor results, validate improvements, and sustain operational gains across manufacturing systems. Develop and manage training systems and documentation to build workforce capability, reinforce standardization, and ensure compliance across operations. Support capital investment initiatives, including preparation of AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) documentation to justify process improvements and operational enhancements. Conduct and publish operational audits, identify performance gaps, and lead follow-up actions to resolve inconsistencies and quality concerns. Integrate voice of the customer insights into improvement initiatives, aligning operational performance with customer expectations and value delivery.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, mid-level specialist
