Graduate Process Development Engineer in Blackburn)

Grassroots Recruitment Limited; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Process Development Engineer in Blackburn. The role involves supporting product design and validation within a regulated environment. Ideal candidates should have a degree in engineering and CAD skills, along with a desire to learn and grow within a dynamic team. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years experience in a regulated engineering role preferred.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Strong desire to learn in a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and development of products and processes.
• Support transfer of products from development to production.
• Create and maintain quality and design documentation.

Skills

CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Desire to learn

Education

Degree in relevant engineering/scientific discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Overview

Have you a good degree, or equivalent experience in manufacturing or mechanical / process engineering? Do you have CAD skills and a desire to learn, along with a bit (1-2 years ideally) of relevant experience? This is an excellent opportunity to join our clients growing engineering and product development team in Blackburn, working on innovative projects in a highly regulated environment.

Our client is seeking a Graduate Process Development Engineer to play a key role in the design, validation, and transfer of products and processes from development through to full production. Youll support engineering activities across equipment, processes, and documentation, ensuring compliance with quality standards and customer requirements. The role will suit a degree-qualified engineer, ideally with 12-24 months experience in a relevant setting, or a more experienced candidate with alternative qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and development of new and existing products and processes in line with customer requirements and regulatory standards
• Support the transfer of products from development to pilot and full production
• Create and maintain documentation including quality plans, FMEAs, risk assessments, SOPs and work instructions
• Provide design support across departments, including concept designs, drawings and technical documentation
• Conduct validation activities in line with internal and customer requirements
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to resolve design and process issues
• Identify and evaluate new technologies and methods to support product development and business needs
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation
• Attend exhibitions and customer meetings, including occasional overseas travel
• Ensure adherence to QMS, HSE and company policies at all times

Qualifications

• Essential:
• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering/scientific discipline, or significant experience in a regulated engineering role
• Ideally 1-2+ years experience in an engineering role within a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. automotive, aerospace, medical devices)
• CAD skills using SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar
• Good organisational and communication skills
• A strong desire to learn
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Desirable:
• Awareness of plastics and metals for use in precision engineering
• Knowledge of Lean/continuous improvement methods
• Familiarity with statistical methods for process validation

Benefits

This role offers a salary of 35,000 - 38,000 depending on experience, plus a range of benefits. Its an opportunity to join a forward-thinking business in an impactful role, working on high-quality engineering solutions within a regulated environment.

To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.