Manufacturing Process Engineer

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Location: Near Luton (Bedfordshire)

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | On-site

Company: Global Engineering & Manufacturing Group

Why this Manufacturing Process Engineer role?

Join a world-leading manufacturer where you'll take ownership of improving how products are built - across machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly. You'll analyse processes, remove bottlenecks, reduce waste, and increase throughput using modern Lean and CI methodologies.

This is a hands-on, data-driven role with real influence on quality, efficiency, and cost.

What you'll be doing as Manufacturing Process Engineer

Drive Lean and CI initiatives across the shop floor (Kaizen, SMED, DMAIC, 5S, VSM)

Develop and optimise end‑to‑end processes in machining (CNC, milling, turning), welding/fabrication, and mechanical assembly

Introduce standardised work, visual management, and robust process controls

Implement Poka‑Yoke and error-proofing solutions

Support NPI activities from prototype through to volume manufacture (DFM/DFA, build plans, SOPs)

Specify, commission, and validate new tooling, jigs, fixtures, equipment, and test systems

Lead process-focused cost reduction projects and value engineering activities

Prepare CapEx justifications including ROI/NPV/payback analysis

Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to deliver process improvementsWhat you'll bring as Manufacturing Process Engineer

Essential

HND/Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or related engineering discipline

Background in volume or batch production of engineered products

Strong Lean/CI problem‑solving (RCA, 8D, DMAIC) with measured results

Understanding of fixtures, tooling, automated assembly, and test systems

Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specificationsDesirable

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Experience delivering CapEx projects or installing production equipment

Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPCWho you are

Analytical, structured, and comfortable owning process performance. You communicate well across functions, thrive in fast‑paced environments, and enjoy turning data into real, shop‑floor improvements.

Benefits

Up to £55,000 base + annual bonus

Pension, life assurance, 25 days' holiday + buy/sell scheme

Flexible working hours (on-site)

Career pathways across a global engineering organisation

Commutable from: Luton, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Harpenden, Hitchin, Bedford, Biggleswade, Letchworth, Stevenage, Watford.

Ready to move your manufacturing career forward? Apply now with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Keywords

Manufacturing Process Engineer, CI Engineer, Lean, Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma, Machining, CNC, Welding, Fabrication, Assembly, Process Engineering, OEE, Continuous Improvement, CapEx, Process Optimisation, DFM, DFA, Luton, Bedfordshire.To find out more about Progressive please visit

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