Hands-On Process Engineer — Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

ProTech Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ProTech Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Process Engineer to help develop, improve and maintain manufacturing processes in Bedford. You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance and Manufacturing teams to ensure efficient production with high quality standards.

The role requires a practical, hands-on approach to manufacturing and experience in assembling, building, testing or improving products or components in a production setting. Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Hands-on experience assembling, building, testing or improving products or components.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve and maintain manufacturing and production processes.
• Provide hands-on support within the manufacturing environment where required.
• Support the introduction of new products, equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with production teams to understand and resolve manufacturing problems.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, productivity and reduce waste.
• Investigate process issues and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement activities across manufacturing.
• Provide technical support, guidance and practical solutions to the manufacturing team.
• Help develop and improve manufacturing procedures, work instructions and processes.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet customer, quality and industry standards.
• Work with customers and suppliers when required.
• Analyse production data and use findings to support process and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Excel

NPI experience

Tools

FMEA

SPC

5 Whys

J-STD-001

Job description

ProTech Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Process Engineer to help develop, improve and maintain manufacturing processes in Bedford. You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance and Manufacturing teams to ensure efficient production with high quality standards.

The role requires a practical, hands-on approach to manufacturing and experience in assembling, building, testing or improving products or components in a production setting. Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills are essential.