Junior Process Engineer

Daventry Metal Products Ltd.; Daventry; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (25 days annual leave+

Early finish Fridays

Permanent direct employment

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Daventry Metal Products Ltd. is seeking an ambitious engineer to join our growing manufacturing team in Daventry.

You will help configure, document, and optimise production processes for existing lines and NPI projects, and you will design and maintain SOPs, process controls, and packaging documentation. The role requires a strong foundation in engineering, the ability to read technical drawings, CAD modelling (SolidWorks), and exposure to CNC machining, laser cutting, and tooling design.

Qualifications

• HNC (or higher) in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Strong English and Maths skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience with CNC programming/machining and laser cutting is desirable.
• Experience with PPAP and NPI processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Configure, document, and optimise manufacturing processes for existing lines and NPI projects.
• Create, maintain SOPs, process controls, and packaging documentation.
• Support NPI processes including PPAP and establish BOMs/BOOs in the ERP system.
• Provide hands-on coaching to shop-floor operators.
• Assist sourcing, introduction, and commissioning of new machinery, fixtures, and tooling.
• Support root-cause non-conformance investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Collect, test, and analyse process data to identify bottlenecks and boost throughput.

Skills

Machining

Engineering principles

Drawing interpretation

Continuous improvement

Communication

Education

HNC in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks 2D/3D CAD

Job description

Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire (NN11)

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Hours: Full-Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00 | Friday: 08:00 – 13:00 (Enjoy a 1:00 PM finish every Friday!)

Find Your Long-Term Home on Our Engineering Team

If you are an ambitious engineer looking to develop your career, gain cross-disciplinary experience across Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering, and make a tangible impact on production processes, we would love to welcome you to Daventry Metal Products.

We are an established, growing manufacturing specialist that invests in emerging talent. From Day 1, you will enjoy permanent direct employment, hands-on mentorship, support for continuous professional development, and an early finish every Friday afternoon for a long weekend.

What You’ll Love About Working With Us

Security from Day 1: Direct, permanent company employment—no recruitment agency middleman.

Great Work-Life Balance: 33 days of paid holiday (25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays).

Early Friday Finishes: Wrap up at 1:00 PM every Friday.

Guaranteed Christmas Shutdown: Annual facility closure during the festive period so you can switch off and spend time with family.

The Role

Working closely with production, quality, and shop-floor teams, you will help configure, document, and optimise manufacturing processes for both existing lines and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects:

Design, create, and maintain standard operating instructions, process controls, and packaging documentation.

Support NPI processes, including PPAP documentation, and establish Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Bills of Operations (BOOs) in the ERP system.

Providing hands-on coaching and technical guidance to shop-floor machine and process operators.

Assisting with sourcing, introducing, and commissioning new production machinery, fixtures, and tooling.

Supporting root-cause non‑conformance investigations and implementing corrective process improvements.

Collect, test, and analyse process data to identify bottlenecks and boost throughput.

Who We're Looking For

Technical Foundations:A strong understanding of engineering principles, machining, and metal fabrication, plus the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

CAD Skills: Practical proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD modelling (SolidWorks).

Tooling & Cost Awareness: An appreciation of jig, fixture, and tool design, as well as manufacturing cost structures.

Education / Background: HNC (or higher) in Engineering, or time-served experience within a manufacturing/production engineering environment, supported by solid English and Maths.

Communication & Mindset: Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused, with clear written reporting skills and a dedication to continuous improvement.

Desirable Experience: Exposure to process engineering standards, CNC programming/machining (milling/turning), laser cutting, press brake forming, or robot programming.

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