Process Engineer

Kingdom People
Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Today
£40,000 – £48,000 pa

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£40,000 – £48,000 pa

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29 Apr 2026 (Today)
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Mechanical Process Engineer

Blackburn

Mon-Fri 8.15am-5pm (1 early finish at 1pm per week)

Up to £48,000

Mechanical Process Engineer

The Role

As a Mechanical Process Engineer you will be responsible for the mechanical maintenance of all machines, ensuring efficient operations of cycle, weight, and quality of products. You will optimise mechanical processes and systems to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across manufacturing operations.

Mechanical Process Engineer

Main Responsibilities

• Maintenance and rectification of engineering faults to maximise availability of machines and keep them in good working condition

• Analyse existing mechanical processes and identify areas for improvement, looking to optimise throughput and reduce waste

• Develop automation programmes, implement new automated products, and carry out routine maintenance of robots, tool attachments, and systems

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to integrate new processes and technologies into production systems

• Assist the tool change fitters with achieving tool change target times, and ensuring all tools and ancillary equipment are ready for operation

• Set up machines when tool changes are complete

Mechanical Process Engineer

The Candidate

• HNC Qualified with a minimum of 3 years post-apprenticeship experience

• Excellent fault-finding skills

• Ability to multi-task and prioritise based on operational needs

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (ideally with plastic processing knowledge)

• Experience of automation technologies would be beneficial

Benefits

• Salary up to £48,000 per annum dependant on experience

• Option to join the Private healthcare scheme

• Full Christmas and New Year shut down

• Free on-site car park

• Canteen facilities, including hot drinks

• Employee Assistance Programme (Wellbeing platform)

• Company Wellbeing & Events programme (such as summer BBQ’s, free annual health checks, pie days and much more)

• Career growth; Learning & Development opportunities

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