Manufacturing Process Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
4 days ago
Posted
21 Jul 2026 (4 days ago)

A great opportunity has arisen for a Process Engineer to join a leading manufacturing company who supply to worlds power industry.

Key Responsibilities

Time Studies for different operations on the shop floor

Create Routings for different product types or product families

Support Operations Planner with releasing Works Orders and ensuring all documentation has been uploaded correctly in MRP / SharePoint.

Work with Contracts, Quality and Engineering to ensure that the technical documentation is correct and updated when required

Ensure compliance with Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Requirements in all industrial activities

Continually review and update data input in MRP (logins on jobs, operation confirmations)

Conduct root cause analysis using problem-solving tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, and FMEA.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and productivity.

Monitor process performance and recommend improvements.

Troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions.

Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.

Beneficials Skills / Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Over 2 years' experience in process engineering in manufacturing environment

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience of working with switchgear / LV / HV products

Experience with process validation and statistical process control (SPC).

Excellent I.T. skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Experience working with ERP / MRP systems

Flexibility to adapt to change

Good attention to detail

Ability to work to strict timelines

Good interpersonal skills with a 'can-do' attitude

Additional Details:

Salary negotiable dependant on experience

37.5 hours per week, office based

25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

Company Profit Share Scheme

Healthcare scheme and Employee Assistance Programme

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Pension

Parking on site

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