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Role: Senior Process Engineer
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per annum | Dependant on Experience
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00–16:00 | Flexible hours available
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Client:

Interaction Recruitment has partnered with a global leader in industrial inkjet technology to recruit a Senior Process Engineer for their Cambridgeshire operations. This organisation is renowned for its innovation in precision microfabrication and advanced manufacturing. The role offers the opportunity to lead process development in a cleanroom environment, influence cross-functional decisions, and contribute to the industrialisation of cutting-edge technologies. Ideal for professionals seeking technical leadership, continuous improvement, and long-term career growth.

Package:

Life Assurance Scheme X2
Health Cash Plan & Private Medical Insurance 
Company Pension Scheme | Employee 3% - Employer 6% 
22 days annual leave + public holidays (30 days overall)
Dental Insurance
Holiday Buy Back Scheme
Training development and progression routes into leadership
The Duties:

Lead the development, optimisation, and support of advanced manufacturing processes
Drive continuous improvement across both new product introductions and existing production lines
Implement in-process controls to reduce variation and improve consistency
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action planning
Identify and prioritise cost-saving opportunities
Propose, risk-assess, implement, and validate process changes
Support the introduction of new equipment and technologies

The Requirements:

Degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
Proven experience in wafer-level processing, MEMS, or microfabrication technologies
Strong knowledge of manufacturing process development, SPC, and cleanroom environments
Skilled in failure analysis, FMEA, and statistical tools for defect reduction
Familiarity with metrology tools (e.g. SEM, optical profilometry, microscopy)
Experience delivering robust processes for both NPI and production
Ability to work independently, mentor others, and influence cross-functional teams
Desirable: CAD for tooling design, Python/MATLAB for data analysis, Six Sigma certification, experience in semiconductor or optoelectronic device manufacturing

Interaction Recruitment:
We have specialist consultants across various industries within the UK, including but not limited to Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support.

For more information regarding this position or to discuss other opportunities, contact us at:
Office (phone number removed) | Mob (phone number removed)

Thank you for taking the time — we hope to speak with you soon.
INDNH

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