Process Engineer

WR Engineering
Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom
Last month
£42,000 – £45,000 pa

Salary

£42,000 – £45,000 pa

Posted
20 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Process Engineer

We are recruiting for a Process Engineer to join a highly advanced manufacturing business operating within aerospace and defence.

This role is ideal for an engineer looking to work in a technology-led environment, where process innovation, materials engineering, and market-driven development are critical to success.

The Role

As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and optimising casting and manufacturing processes, ensuring both technical excellence and alignment with market requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing and improving processes

Using simulation tools and data analysis to optimise yield, quality, and cost

Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) from concept through to production

Conducting market research and competitor benchmarking to inform process and product improvements

Driving continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / Six Sigma)

Working closely with quality, metallurgy, and production teams to meet aerospace standards (e.g. AS9100, Nadcap)

Monitoring KPIs such as scrap reduction, cycle times, and process capability

About You

We are looking for a technically strong engineer with exposure to high-value manufacturing environments, ideally within aerospace, metals, or advanced materials.

You will ideally have:

Degree in Mechanical, Materials, Metallurgical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Understanding of metallurgy, process simulation, or material behaviour

Experience working to aerospace or regulated industry standards

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to link process performance to market and customer requirements

Knowledge of continuous improvement tools (Lean / Six Sigma)

Salary & Benefits

£42,000 - £45,000 base salary

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Ongoing technical training and development

Clear progression into Senior / Lead Process Engineering roles

WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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