Process Engineer

Process Engineer
Salary: Competitive
Location: Wolverhampton - WV10
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 12 days at 23:59 BST.
The vacancy
We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our Engineering team at our Perrin & Rowe site in Wolverhampton.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing, improving, and optimising manufacturing processes to drive efficiency, quality, and safety across our operations. Using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, you’ll lead continuous improvement projects, support new product introductions, and create robust process documentation and work instructions.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll identify and implement solutions that reduce cycle times, enhance plant layouts, and ensure full compliance with quality standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
Develop and document manufacturing methods and processes.
Analyse and improve processes using Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.
Maintain, update, and issue manufacturing documentation.
Conduct time studies and use Lean tools to reduce set-up times in Machine Shop and Assembly.
Work with Quality to develop and implement quality control plans for critical features and ensure proper inspection levels.
Design, implement, and train operatives on assembly work instructions (method sheets).
Anticipate and mitigate potential process and quality issues.
Conduct random quality audits to ensure compliance with drawings.
Request and implement engineering and process routing changes.
Own, develop, and optimise plant floor layouts, including standardised floor-marking across the plant.
Improve existing processes to reduce cycle times.
Collaborate with Toolroom to design/create fixtures and tooling as needed.
Support capacity and volume changes by monitoring and adjusting line designs.
Use industrial engineering tools to quantify labour and establish headcount templates.
Coordinate and lead local Lean activities, including A3 investigations and root cause analysis (3C).
Act as the site’s ergonomics resource.
Communicate effectively at all levels and actively participate in continuous improvement, quality, and production meetings.
Manage projects aligned with the plant’s strategic direction.
Assist in evaluating Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives.What You’ll Already Have
Mechanical Engineering background with Lean Green/Black Belt certification.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in high-volume assembly and packaging, with exposure to:
New product introductions
Process improvement and error proofing
Tool and fixture design
Machine and process control
Product costing and routings
Project management
Cellular manufacturing
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
CAD experience.Our Core Competencies
Cultivates Innovation – Always remain curious.
Active Learner – Take every opportunity to grow your capability.
Collaborates – Share knowledge and skills across teams.
Plans and Aligns – Keep work purposeful and aligned.Our Purpose & Behaviours
We Think Big, Learn Fast
We Work It Together
We Make The Hard CallWhy Join Us?
We reward not just the results but the positive impact you make along the way. With a pay-for-performance culture, we value curiosity, collaboration, and the drive to keep improving.
The Benefits
33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) – pro-rata for part-time
Annual Incentive Plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance & Pension Plan
Health & Wellbeing Programme (including health cash plan)
High Street Reward Scheme & Refer a Friend Programme
Free Parking & Eye Care support
Flexible working model
Employee Recognition ProgrammeOur Hiring Process
Initial discussion with our Resourcing Team.
On-site interview process (1–2 stages depending on role).
Successful candidates will be notified, and start dates confirmed.If you haven’t heard from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Process Engineer with a Lean mindset to make a real impact – driving improvements, optimising processes, and contributing to the success of our Wolverhampton operations.
Who we are
Fortune Brands Innovations are a US-based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide. Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of leading luxury British brands, Shaws, Perrin & Rowe and Victoria + Albert, plus Riobel from Canada. We market these together under the House of Rohl name.
In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market-leading digital showering technology.
Our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products.
With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we currently employ over 600 people, dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton will be completed later this year, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow.
Watch our to discover more about Perrin & Rowe, Shaws, Riobel and Victoria + Albert – the brands that make up the House of Rohl