Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement)
- Barnsley, South Yorkshire
- Permanent
- Nov 5, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement)
£52,000 - £54,000 + Bonus + Progression + Training + Monday to Friday + Days + Excellent Company Benefits
Ideally Located: Barnsley, Sheffield, Rotherham, Hoyland, Penistone, Chapeltown, etc.
Are you a Manufacturing or Production Engineer with experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement, looking for an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career within a growing business?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established manufacturer where you'll play a key role in improving manufacturing processes, driving operational efficiency and developing a culture of continuous improvement across the business.
The company are a well-established and globally recognised manufacturer who provide to companies all over the world. Due to continued growth and investment, they are now looking to expand their Production Engineering team.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading manufacturing engineering projects, implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and drive down costs. You'll work closely with Production and Engineering teams, taking ownership of improvements across manufacturing processes, facilities and operations.
This role would suit a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer or Continuous Improvement Engineer with experience in Lean Manufacturing, looking for a senior position where they can lead projects, develop people and have a real impact on operational performance.
The Role:
- Leading the Manufacturing Engineering team and managing improvement projects across the business.
- Implementing Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Driving improvements across manufacturing processes, production flow, tooling, logistics and operational efficiency.
The Candidate:
- Degree qualified in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience.
- Background in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering or Continuous Improvement.
- Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
Reference Number: BBBH 282011
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Dan Smith at Rise Technical Recruitment
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
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£52,000 - £54,000 per annum
Per annum
Permanent
Job Type
Engineering
Discipline
BBBH282011_1793879537
Reference Number
05 Nov 2026
Posted
Dan Smith
Principal Consultant
