Lead Process Engineer

TEAM; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing leader is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to oversee process excellence at their facility in North Tyneside. In this senior role, you will shape technical strategy, lead process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance. Candidates should have a strong background in regulated environments and proven experience in driving optimisation projects. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact and includes a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Death in service cover

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior technical or process-focused manufacturing role.
• Background in regulated, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, or GMP-aligned environments.
• Proven ability to lead process improvement or automation projects.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing operations with mentoring abilities.
• Confidence working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and process improvement initiatives with ownership of strategic projects.
• Act as the senior technical contact for complex manufacturing challenges.
• Drive optimisation and efficiency across production processes.
• Work closely with quality and production teams to promote best practices.
• Ensure processes meet regulatory and compliance expectations.

Skills

Process improvement

Technical leadership

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional influence

Job description

Overview

We're recruiting for a Lead Process Engineer to join a manufacturing operation in Ashington. This is a senior, influential position at the heart of process excellence—shaping technical strategy, guiding engineering decisions, and driving long-term operational performance. If you're looking for a role with breadth, autonomy, and the chance to make a measurable impact, this could be the one.

What’s in it for you

• Annual bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Death in service cover

What you’ll be getting stuck into as Lead Process Engineer

• Leading technical and process improvement initiatives with ownership of key strategic projects
• Acting as the senior technical point of contact for complex manufacturing challenges
• Driving optimisation and efficiency across production processes, using data-driven decision-making
• Working closely with quality and production teams to influence best practice and operational standards
• Ensuring processes align with regulatory and compliance expectations, maintaining a high-performance environment

What you’ll bring to the table as Lead Process Engineer

• Previous experience in a senior technical or process-focused manufacturing role
• Background in regulated, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, chemical, or GMP-aligned environments
• Proven ability to lead and deliver process improvement or automation projects
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing operations with the ability to mentor and guide others
• Confidence working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders to deliver effective solutions

Interested?

If you're ready to step into a Lead Process Engineer position with real responsibility, apply today to learn more.

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