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Job Description - 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!
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