55 Continuous Improvement jobs in Manchester

Morson are working with one of the UK's leading Defence Manufacturer in finding a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join the team at the Bolton site.

• Supporting root cause analysis for externally supplied detail products
• Reduce defective issues within the stores area of the business which include, rework and non-conformances using an 8D / A3 methodology.
• Implementation of process controls & process capability based on critical stores and logistics process driven by both our internal and external customers
• Facilitation of Practical Problem Solving for Root cause analysis within the manufacturing & Logistic facilities
• Facilitation of Improvement activities within the manufacturing & Logistics' facility
• Technical expertise on Lean tool sets and change management
• Managing improvements into the business

What we're looking for from you:

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 AND
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject. OR
• BEng in relevant Engineering or Science Degree

As a CI Team member your skills and experience will ideally include:

• Strong Manufacturing & Warehousing background.
• Awareness of supply chain goods receiving practices. 
• Understanding of MRP & Just in Time principals (preferably in a stores environment)
• Working in or supporting operations in a fast paced production environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence teams outside of your direct reporting structure.
• The ability to form and maintain productive, working relationships across the functions.
• Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing & SIX Sigma methodologies
• Experience in the use & understanding of CI & Quality tools
• Leading practical problem solving exercises with multi-functional teams
• The ability to produce, maintain and interpret data using structured approach.
• Manage projects and or improvement from "cradle to grave"
• Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing systems tools and techniques & Minitab software.
• Having a sound understanding of manufacturing, Logistical and engineering processes

If this role is of interest to you and you ould like to apply please submit an up to date CV

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Carbon60 are seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing) to join their industry leading defence aerospace client's team in Bolton.

About the Role

The successful candidate will support the company's Assembly Operations business by developing, optimising and improving internal Stores and Logistic processes to aid the delivery of products to UK & international customers. They will support and lead waste / defect reduction activities that will increase productivity whilst reducing cost.

• Full-time onsite at the Bolton Manufacturing Facility
• Initial 12 month contract
• Up to £40 per hour (via an Umbrella company)

Responsibilities

• Set up, support and govern CI reviews, ensuring they are robust and sustainable.
• Facilitation and running of CI plans to enable the implementation of corrective & preventive actions.
• Supporting root cause analysis for externally supplied detail products.
• Reduce defective issues within the stores area of the business which include, rework and non-conformances using an 8D / A3 methodology.
• Implementation of process controls & process capability based on critical stores and logistics process driven by both our internal and external customers.
• Facilitation of Practical Problem Solving for Root cause analysis within the manufacturing & Logistic facilities.
• Facilitation of Improvement activities within the manufacturing & Logistics’ facility.
• Technical expertise on Lean tool sets and change management.
• Managing improvements into the business.

Qualifications

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject or BEng in relevant Engineering or Science Degree.

Skills

• Strong Manufacturing & Warehousing background (preferable not essential).
• Awareness of supply chain goods receiving practices (preferable not essential).
• Understanding of MRP & Just in Time principals (preferably in a stores environment).
• Working in or supporting operations in a fast paced production environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence teams outside of your direct reporting structure.
• The ability to form and maintain productive, working relationships across the functions.
• Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing & SIX Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in the use & understanding of CI & Quality tools.
• Leading practical problem solving exercises with multi-functional teams.
• The ability to produce, maintain and interpret data using structured approach.
• Manage projects and or improvement from “cradle to grave”.
• Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing systems tools and techniques & Minitab software.
• Having a sound understanding of manufacturing, Logistical and engineering processes.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Security Clearance for this role. You must be a British Citizen to apply for this role.

If you are interested in this role please apply directly or email for more information.

Our client in the Defence & Security and Aerospace sectors is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in Bolton. This role is pivotal in driving continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

• Implementing continuous improvement strategies to reduce defects within the stores area, including rework and non-conformances.
• Applying 8D and A3 methodologies to identify root causes and developing effective solutions.
• Utilising Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive process efficiencies.
• Employing quality tools to ensure product and process integrity.
• Conducting data analysis using Minitab or other relevant software.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitoring and reporting on improvement activities and outcomes.

• Experience in manufacturing continuous improvement.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality tools.
• Proficiency with data analysis software such as Minitab.
• Strong background in manufacturing and warehousing.
• Awareness of supply chain goods receiving practices.
• Understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Just-in-Time (JIT) principles.
• Formal Technical Engineering or Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21, or equivalent qualifications such as HNC, BEng, or relevant Engineering or Science Degree.
• A focus on and commitment to continuous improvement in a professional career.

• This position is a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension.
• Monday to Friday on-site work pattern.
• Security Clearance: SC with BPSS to start.
• Infrequent travel may be required as per business needs.
• Face-to-face on-site interviews will be conducted.

If you are passionate about continuous improvement and have a strong background in manufacturing, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Bolton.

Please note, the qualifactions mentioned above are essenitial for this position.

Our client has an opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer to join them on a contract basis. You will be supporting the Assembly Operations business by developing, optimising and improving internal Stores and Logistic processes to aid the delivery of missile systems to our UK & international customers. They will support and lead waste / defect reduction activities that will increase productivity as we drive towards trebling our production rates while reducing our costs.

There will be a requirement to liaise with other functions within the company ensuring they are fully aware of all improvement activities that are ongoing within the business. Provide leadership, direction and support across Assembly Operations at all levels of the organisation.

Role: Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Bolton - fully onsite
Hours: 37 per week
Clearance: BPSS required to start, full SC to follow
Hourly Rate: Up to 40 per hour

What you'll be doing:

• Set up, support and govern CI reviews, ensuring they are robust and sustainable.
• Facilitation and running of CI plans to enable the implementation of corrective & preventative actions
• Supporting root cause analysis for externally supplied detail products
• Reduce defective issues within the stores area of the business which include, rework and non-conformances using an 8D / A3 methodology.
• Implementation of process controls & process capability based on critical stores and logistics process driven by both our internal and external customers
• Facilitation of Practical Problem Solving for Root cause analysis within the manufacturing & Logistic facilities
• Facilitation of Improvement activities within the manufacturing & Logistics' facility
• Technical expertise on Lean tool sets and change management
• Managing improvements into the business

Requirements:

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21
  AND
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject.
  OR
• BEng in relevant Engineering or Science Degree

• Strong Manufacturing & Warehousing background (preferable not essential)
• Awareness of supply chain goods receiving practices (preferable not essential)
• Understanding of MRP & Just in Time principals (preferably in a stores environment)
• Working in or supporting operations in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence teams outside of your direct reporting structure.
• The ability to form and maintain productive, working relationships across the functions.
• Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing & SIX Sigma methodologies
• Experience in the use & understanding of CI & Quality tools
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies
• Leading practical problem-solving exercises with multi-functional teams
• The ability to produce, maintain and interpret data using structured approach.
• Manage projects and or improvement from "cradle to grave"
• Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing systems tools and techniques & Minitab software.
• Having a sound understanding of manufacturing, Logistical and engineering processes

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply!

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Quality Assurance Engineer - Manufacturing | Bolton

Join a cutting-edge manufacturing environment where your expertise in quality assurance will directly impact high-profile engineering projects. We're looking for a proactive QA Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes across multiple UK sites.

What you'll be doing:

• Drive quality excellence across manufacturing programmes

• Lead audits, risk assessments, and non-conformance investigations

• Influence continuous improvement and ensure compliance with industry standards

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, to cost, and at high quality

What you'll bring:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant subject

• Strong experience in quality assurance within engineering/manufacturing

• Solid knowledge of EN9100/AS9100 and auditing practices

• Confident using problem-solving tools (8D, 5Y, PFMEA)

• Great communication skills and a drive to make real impact

Ready to shape the future of manufacturing quality? Apply now and help drive world-class performance.

Quality Assurance Engineer - Manufacturing | Bolton

Join a cutting-edge manufacturing environment where your expertise in quality assurance will directly impact high-profile engineering projects. We're looking for a proactive QA Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes across multiple UK sites.

What you'll be doing:

• Drive quality excellence across manufacturing programmes

• Lead audits, risk assessments, and non-conformance investigations

• Influence continuous improvement and ensure compliance with industry standards

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, to cost, and at high quality

What you'll bring:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant subject

• Strong experience in quality assurance within engineering/manufacturing

• Solid knowledge of EN9100/AS9100 and auditing practices

• Confident using problem-solving tools (8D, 5Y, PFMEA)

• Great communication skills and a drive to make real impact

Ready to shape the future of manufacturing quality? Apply now and help drive world-class performance.

Quality Assurance Officer

Greater Manchester

30,000 - 35,000

SRG is currently working exclusively with a highly successful & award winning, CDMO based in Greater Manchester. Growing rapidly, the business specialises in taking products from discovery, all the way through early-stage trials, and to approval. They are now looking for an experienced QA Officer to join the quality team, and support GMP operations.

The Role:

Working alongside the QA Manager you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day QMS activities, ensuring the sites ongoing compliance with quality / regulatory standards and industry best practises.

Key duties will include:

• Investigating & Addressing deviations
• Assessing & implementing CAPAs & change controls.
• Supporting continuous improvement activities
• Creating, reviewing, approving & managing quality documentation such as specification, SOPs, & protocols.
• Supporting QP release activities.

Requirements:

• A degree or higher qualification in a relevant Scientific discipline
• Recent QA experience within a Pharmaceutical GMP environment
• Experience with Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Contract QA Officer, Runcorn (Inside IR35)

Temp Contract until end of 2025

Immediate start

I am working with a pharmaceutical manufacturer based near Runcorn who are looking for a QA Officer to join their busy QA Team on a contract basis until the end of 2025.

If you are available at short notice and have demonstrable experience dealing with QA Complaints from a highly regulated manufacturing industry (ideally Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Biotech) then please contact Dave Cattell at Reed Scientific or apply via this site.

My client is not able to sponsor candidates who require a visa to live and work in the UK or this role however, we would welcome applications from candidates who are currently on a PSW Visa or Dependant visa with at least 6 - 12 months left.

The role has been deemed Inside IR35

• To provide problem-solving expertise to overcome operational challenges

• Lead and support Kaizen events and workshops, driving rapid improvement and engaging cross-functional teams

• Assess internal and external trends to see opportunities for operational improvement

• To engage with cross functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and promoting data driven decision making

• Collate, validate and analyse complex data sets to identify trends and priorities

• Mentor, coach and build team capability to achieve sustainable process improvements

• To demonstrate relevant work experience ideally backed up with qualifications
• Ideally Black Belt or equivalent with experience
• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills with the ability to use data to identify trends and drive improvements
• Some electrical / electrical test experience would be an advantage
• Ability and confidence to report to all levels of the business
• Good planning and organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives
• Highly self-motivated and demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks