Process Engineer

This role is for a Process Engineer responsible for optimising manufacturing line performance, driving safety, quality and productivity improvements across the plant. You'll act as the site process expert, identifying losses, delivering sustainable solutions and coaching teams to embed best practices.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established manufacturing operation committed to high standards of safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence. With a strong focus on people development, innovation and long-term stability, they offer an environment where engineering expertise genuinely drives plant performance.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process optimisation across manufacturing lines to improve safety, quality, productivity and cost.
• Identify process losses using data analysis, implement sustainable improvements and coach teams to embed changes.
• Train and support colleagues in safe operation of new processes or modifications.
• Uphold and promote site safety standards internally and with external partners.
• Apply TPM methodologies in all aspects of the role.
• Lead projects from planning to completion, managing resources and communicating progress site-wide.
• Support people development by upskilling shift leaders and operators in process knowledge.
• Manage downtime planning and ensure project KPIs are sustained post-implementation.
• Analyse process data, identify root causes and maintain stability through proactive interventions.

Profile

The Successful Candidate

• Degree-educated in Engineering with at least 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of TPM methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
• Confident managing multiple priorities, influencing stakeholders and communicating effectively at all levels.
• Skilled in data collection, analysis and converting insights into sustainable actions.
• Highly organised, inquisitive, results-driven and able to lead projects through to completion.
• Strong team player who builds cross-functional collaboration and promotes a culture of improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to teach, coach and influence.

Job Offer

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £45,000 per annum.
• A key technical role driving improvements across a high-performing manufacturing site.
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects, develop team capability and shape long-term plant performance.
• A supportive environment focused on continuous improvement, professional development and operational excellence.
• The chance to step into a visible, influential position with scope to grow and further develop engineering capability.