Graduate Process Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Wirral; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG company in Port Sunlight is seeking a Graduate Process Engineer to own performance data analytics, line settings, and problem-solving processes. The role requires a degree in manufacturing operations or engineering, with strong skills in data analysis and teamwork. This full-time temporary position offers competitive compensation up to £42,000 per annum and various staff benefits, including discounts and modern facilities.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Free beverages

Modern facilities

Qualifications

• Ideal for postgraduates, engineers with improvement and coaching skills, or experienced technicians.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Owns stops and performance data analytics for the line.
• Leads SMED workshops to improve changeover processes.
• Supports building problem-solving capability in operators.

Skills

High numeracy and IT skills

Effective team worker

Coaching skills

Data analysis

Education

Degree in manufacturing operations or engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Manpower is currently seeking interim Graduate Process Engineers to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple. Become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral, easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role until 31 March 2026, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £42,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

JOB PURPOSE

The Run to Standard Cell Process Engineer owns the performance data analytics, line settings process, changeover process, and problem solving for their lines. They are responsible for providing the right stops and performance data for line workflows and problem-solving sessions. They will eliminate process variability of the equipment assigned through line settings and changeover processes. Additionally, they are responsible for building problem-solving capability in operators.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Owns stops and performance data analytics for the line, providing stops, MTBS, and OEE data for meetings. Supports the line team with further analytics for line workflows and problem-solving sessions.
• Owns the line heat map for loss stratification and top loss identification.
• Continuously develops performance analytics tools.
• Owns the line settings process, including deployment, execution, reporting KPIs, and continuous improvement.
• Owns the changeover process, including deployment, execution, reporting KPIs, and continuous improvement.
• Leads SMED workshops to improve changeover processes.
• Owns the problem-solving process, providing subject matter support to the line team and operators.

PEOPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports building problem-solving capability in operators.
• Coaches operators on processes.

LOSS ELIMINATION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the development and execution of the 90-day plan and weekly/monthly plans.
• Supports and leads problem-solving sessions.

ALL ABOUT YOU

• Can visualize the ideal production system.
• Understands operating principles and standards.
• Can present findings clearly to the factory team.
• Makes logical decisions based on data.
• Prioritizes between daily and long-term losses.
• Ideal for postgraduates, engineers with improvement and coaching skills, or experienced technicians.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in manufacturing operations or engineering.
• High numeracy and IT skills, especially Excel.
• Self-confident, positive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic.
• Effective team worker and communicator.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Port Sunlight working environment with staff discounts, free beverages, and modern facilities.
• Located in picturesque Port Sunlight village with various site clubs and catering options.