Manufacturing Process Engineer

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is recruiting for a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join a Bridgend-based manufacturing business. You will drive continuous improvement, optimize production processes, and support new product development from concept to production.

You will work across engineering, production and quality to improve efficiency, ensure reliable processes, and deliver repeatable manufacturing performance. A strong technical base and proactive approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in process or manufacturing engineering.
• Ability to manage projects from concept to implementation.
• Experience specifying or designing production tooling and fixtures.
• Strong problem solving skills with practical engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine and implement manufacturing processes to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation including new product introductions.
• Specify and coordinate the design and manufacture of tooling, jigs and fixtures with internal teams and suppliers.
• Investigate and introduce innovative manufacturing methods and automation to grow capabilities.
• Assess and validate processes to meet quality, manufacturing requirements and performance.
• Collaborate with production, quality and procurement to implement engineering changes with minimal disruption.
• Work with customers on new product introductions ensuring requirements translate to manufacturing.
• Maintain engineering documentation and training to support new processes.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Project management

Tooling design

Problem solving

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Manufacturing tooling design

Jigs and fixtures design

Job description

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Location: Bridgend

Job type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, flexitime

Salary: Up to £60K per annum

We are currently recruiting for a Process Engineer to join our client's well-established manufacturing business, playing a key role in developing and optimizing production processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to drive continuous improvement, introduce new technologies and support new product development from initial concept through to full-scale production. Working closely with teams across engineering, production and quality, you will help improve manufacturing efficiency, enhance production quality and ensure processes are reliable, repeatable and fit for future.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with project management skills and hands on approach to solving manufacturing challenges.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, refine and implement manufacturing processes to improve productivity, consistency and operational efficiency
• Lead engineering projects from initial concept through to implementation including process improvements, new product introductions and the integration of new technologies
• Specify and coordinate the design and manufacture of production tooling, jigs and fixtures, working with internal engineering teams and external suppliers where required
• Investigate and introduce innovative manufacturing methods, automation solutions and fabrication techniques to support the ongoing development of production capabilities
• Assess and validate new and existing processes to ensure they meet quality standards, manufacturing requirements and performance expectations
• Collaborate with production, quality and procurement teams to ensure successful implementation of engineering changes, minimizing disruption to day to day operations
• Work directly with customers on new product introduction projects, ensuring technical requirements are understood and successfully translated into manufacturing processes
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, process specification and validation records, providing guidance and training to support the introduction of new processes

About you:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, a relevant engineering apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering or a similar project focused engineering role
• The ability to manage engineering projects from initial development through to implementation, coordinating with internal stakeholders, customers and external suppliers
• Experience specifying or designing manufacturing tooling, jigs and fixtures
• Strong problem solving skills, with ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical engineering solutions
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across different departments and with external stakeholders
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, with the confidence to take ownership of projects and drive change

Closing date is 13/11/2026