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Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
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An established and highly respected manufacturer, based in Birmingham, is seeking an experienced and motivated Manufacturing Process Engineer to join their growing production and engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for continuous improvement, process optimisation, and hands-on engineering who is eager to play a pivotal role in enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency across the business.

The Role:
As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for driving improvements across all aspects of manufacturing and production, ensuring the smooth introduction of new equipment, processes, and workflows. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and support the delivery of high-quality products in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
" Take ownership of assigned projects and tasks within manufacturing and production.
" Apply process engineering knowledge to drive improvements in safety, quality, and cost-efficiency.
" Lead the introduction and optimisation of new processes and equipment.
" Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment capabilities and operational output.
" Manage your own workload, meet deliverables, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:
" Proven experience as a Process Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
" Strong knowledge of quality control tools including PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Audits.
" A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with confidence to challenge existing processes constructively.
" Solid understanding of manual and semi-automated assembly processes.
" Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
" Competent in interpreting engineering drawings and CAD data.
" Strong IT skills and sound knowledge of engineering principles.
" Practical experience working with shop floor machining and manufacturing processes.

Benefits
" £35,000 - £40,000 Per year
" Mon- Thursday 7:30am- 4:30pm
" Fridays 7:30am- 12:30pm
" On site parking
" Company Pension
" Gym Membership
" Holiday 25 days and 8 bank holiday.
" Profit share bonus.

This role is ideal for a driven and forward-thinking individual who thrives on solving problems, improving systems, and working as part of a supportive and progressive team.

If you're looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a company where values and craftsmanship are at the heart of everything they do, apply today! Contact Jodie Hodgson at Birmingham Pertemps Hagley Road

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