Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job description

Role: Continuous Improvement Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London, United Kingdom
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-time)

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• Manage non-conformances from initial assessment through containment, investigation, corrective action and closure, ensuring robust records and timely resolution.
• Support the assessment and reclaim of non-conforming parts, working with manufacturing, quality and design teams to determine technically sound and compliant dispositions.
• Prepare and coordinate Concessions, Deviation Permit, Change Control and DAR documentation, securing the required technical approvals and maintaining clear traceability of decisions and actions.
• Maintain accurate Quality standard updates and lead or support improvement activities using structured problem-solving, Lean methods and production data to reduce defects, waste and recurring issues.

The Role

The Continuous Improvement Engineer drives quality and operational excellence by managing non-conformances, supporting part reclaim and concessions, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, waste, and recurring issues within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Your Responsibilities

• Manage non-conformances through investigation, disposition, corrective actions, and closure.
• Assess non-conforming parts against drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate Concessions, Deviation Permits (DP), Change Control, and DAR documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams on issue resolution.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive action activities.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.
• Maintain quality records, documentation, and traceability.
• Support audits, compliance activities, and quality reviews.
• Analyze quality and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Skills / Experience

• Experience managing manufacturing non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of part reclaim processes and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Experience with Concessions, Deviation Permits, Change Control, and DAR documentation.
• Strong Root Cause Analysis, 8D, 5 Why, Pareto Analysis, and CAPA experience.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and quality management systems.
• Experience applying Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing and quality data using MES, Teamcenter, and Excel.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in quality, manufacturing, or process improvement environments.

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Aerospace, defence, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent CI qualification.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, process capability, and control charts.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects.
• Experience implementing and sustaining manufacturing process changes.