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Process Engineer

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4 months ago
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The Rewards and the benefits:

  • Competitive salary.

  • Life Assurance & Income Protection Insurance

  • Critical Illness & Private Medical Cover

  • Dental & Optical Insurance

  • Group Pension Scheme

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Overtime Pay

  • Early Friday finish

  • Buy & Sell Holiday Options

    MTrec’s new career opportunity:

    MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based in Sunderland with their plans for growth and expansion, by recruiting a Process Engineer to join their team. You'll play a key role in keeping our equipment running at peak performance, enhancing processes, and helping to industrialise cutting-edge tools and technologies. You’ll collaborate across departments to improve efficiency, support quality systems, and drive continuous improvement. Our client is a major international player in their specialist industry sector and supplies its quality products globally, you will be joining a very secure and expanding business. If you are a Process Operator, looking for your next career move, apply now.

    The Job you’ll do:

  • Analysing process performance and identifying improvement opportunities

  • Calculating cycle times, capacity, and ensuring machine parameters are optimised

  • Monitoring and updating SPM and RO systems

  • Leading improvement projects and collaborating with key stakeholders

  • Supporting and developing quality control measures

  • Managing FMEAs and developing SOPs for new processes

  • Leading industrialisation and installation of new equipment

    About You:

  • Proven knowledge of process and project engineering within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

  • A Level 3 qualification in engineering (or equivalent industry experience)

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication skills across all levels

  • A structured, methodical, and proactive approach to work

  • Confidence in managing resources and driving results

  • Ability to lead meetings

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