Process Engineer

STEM Recruitment
Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, ML5 5EU, United Kingdom
Last month
£41,000 – £44,000 pa

Salary

£41,000 – £44,000 pa

Posted
13 Apr 2026 (Last month)

STEM Recruitment Solutions are seeking a Process Engineer on behalf of our client based in Lanarkshire. This is a key position focused on improving process performance, supporting new product introduction, and ensuring consistent, high-quality output across their operations. With a particular focus on our client's painting operations, this is an exciting opportunity to join a company as they move from strength to strength.

Details You’ll be responsible for developing and optimising processes, supporting production and new product activity, and driving improvements across the shop floor.

* Improve process efficiency, uptime, and product quality across paint lines

* Support introduction of new components, including trials and validation duties

* Investigate production issues and implement effective, long-term solutions

* Analyse performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement

* Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to enhance overall output

* Ensure processes are well-documented, controlled, and audit-ready

* Contribute to continuous improvement projects, including waste reduction and automation

* Operate within a regulated manufacturing environment with strong quality expectations

* Support compliance with recognised industry standards (e.g. IATF, ISO frameworks)

* Maintain a strong focus on safe working practices and risk reduction across operations

Applicant Requirements

* Experience as a Process Engineer within a manufacturing / production environment (painting / finishing experience preferred)

* Strong understanding of process improvement and problem-solving techniques

* Comfortable working with production data to drive and implement decisions

* Ability to collaborate with technical teams and influence outcomes on site

* Hands-on approach with a focus on delivering practical improvements

Nice to Have:

* Exposure to new product introduction

* Degree qualified in Engineering or similar technical background

* Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment

Package:

* Competitive salary

* Fully on-site role with occasional travel around the UK - company sites, customer sites

* Company pension scheme

* Generous annual leave + bank holidays

* Discounts for retail and shopping

* Ongoing professional development

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the process, solving problems on the ground, and making a visible impact in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Disclaimer

STEM Recruitment Solutions Ltd operates as both a Recruitment Agency and a Recruitment Business. We endeavour to reply to all applications when possible, however on occasions this may not be possible due to volumes of responses. STEM Recruitment is a Scientific, Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment business supplying talented staff to permanent and temporary opportunities

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