Lead Process Engineer: Lean Manufacturing & Innovation

Yolk Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Process Engineer for a dynamic manufacturing innovator in South Wales. The role involves designing and optimizing manufacturing processes, leading project developments, and driving lean initiatives. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree or equivalent experience, alongside demonstrated leadership skills in high-complexity environments. The position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, private healthcare, and significant training opportunities within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary DOE

Market leading pension

Annual company bonus

Private healthcare

Life Assurance

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Fully funded training and development

Proven progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess an engineering HNC/Degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in lean manufacturing principles.
• Capability to lead projects and promote the development of team members.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes for new products.
• Lead process developments from concept to production.
• Identify and reduce waste throughout operations.
• Drive process transformation initiatives with new technologies.
• Support business quotation plans with data insights.
• Engage stakeholders to deliver sustainable change.
• Coach and develop project team members.

Skills

Engineering HNC/Degree or equivalent experience

Experience applying lean manufacturing

Experience leading projects

Experience in high mix / high complexity environments

Job description

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Process Engineer for a dynamic manufacturing innovator in South Wales. The role involves designing and optimizing manufacturing processes, leading project developments, and driving lean initiatives. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree or equivalent experience, alongside demonstrated leadership skills in high-complexity environments. The position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, private healthcare, and significant training opportunities within a collaborative team environment.