Manufacturing Process Engineer

Plymouth
1 month ago
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Manufacturing Process Engineer

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Manufacturing / Process Engineer (Project Management)

Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer - NPI / Industrialisation

Experienced Process Engineer required for Global Manufacturer based at their site in Plymouth. As a key member of the Engineering function, the successful candidate will support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the site’s processes and associated equipment. The role combines technical problem-solving with process optimisation, driving quality, repeatability, and productivity through robust process control, standardisation, and technical support.

Working closely with Production, Maintenance, and Quality, the Manufacturing Process Engineer will lead initiatives that improve first-time yield, cycle times, and scrap reduction, while supporting TPM, SMED, and automation projects as part of the site’s continuous improvement journey.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, document, and optimise equipment parameters to achieve consistent quality and performance.

  • Lead troubleshooting of process-related issues on machinery, tooling, and auxiliary equipment, ensuring rapid root-cause identification and sustainable corrective actions.

  • Support the introduction, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and tooling, ensuring correct set-up, safe handover, and adherence to the tooling commissioning process.

  • Champion safe use of equipment and use data-driven decision making to enhance process robustness.

  • Collaborate with Maintenance and the CI Engineer to drive TPM activities focused on process capability and equipment uptime.

  • Implement and support SMED activities to reduce changeover times and increase flexibility.

  • Support the development and maintenance of process documentation (SOPs, setup sheets, validation reports).

  • Provide technical training and coaching to setters and operators to build process understanding and ownership.

  • Participate in trials, automation integration and continuous improvement projects that enhance quality, throughput, or cost efficiency.

  • Support engineering change management and ensure process alignment with Quality and Validation standards.

  • Promote a culture of right-first-time performance, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

    Essential Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge and Candidate Attributes Required:

  • Time served engineer or HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.

  • Proven experience working as a Process / Manufacturing Engineer working within automated engineering or manufacturing environments.

  • Hands-on experience with process optimisation, validation, and troubleshooting techniques.

  • Knowledge of TPM, SMED, Lean/CI principles and Six Sigma.

  • Data-driven approach to problem-solving, comfortable using SPC, capability studies, and DOE where applicable.

  • Effective communicator and team player, able to influence across departments and work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams.

  • Methodical, safety-conscious, and resilient under pressure.

    If you have are an experienced Process Engineer, looking for a new challenge, please submit an up to date CV by using the ‘apply’ button below.

    By applying for this position, you confirm that you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the purposes of recruitment, employment and working finding service

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