Process Engineer

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Process Engineer

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Process Engineer

Process Engineer


Process Engineer

  • 3 to 6 Month Contract with possibility to extend.
  • £300 to £350 per day.
  • Aerospace / Heavy Plant / Motorsport industry experience preferred.
  • Based in Staffordshire.
  • Engineering.

Duties of a Process Engineer

  • Map and document processes, producing clear SOPs, Work Instructions, and process flow documentation.
  • Review current production methods and identify improvements to safety, quality, and throughput.
  • Support trials, validation activities, and equipment capability studies.
  • Introduce and apply Lean/Six Sigma tools to reduce variation and improve process control.
  • Work with Operations, Quality, and HSE to ensure safe, compliant, repeatable processes.
  • Provide guidance to operators and ensure new processes are properly adopted.

Skills & Experience of Process Engineer

  • Process engineering experience in general manufacturing, powder metallurgy, pressing, sintering, ceramics, or similar.
  • Strong documentation capability (SOPs, CP/FMEA, risk assessments).
  • Understanding of process capability, variation control, and quality systems (ISO9001/AS9100).
  • Hands-on approach with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

To apply for the position of Process Engineer please click apply.


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