Manufacturing Process Engineer

Adecco; Lancing; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer for a permanent position in Lancing. This role entails developing and optimising manufacturing processes and tooling, providing technical support, and leading process validations. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and proven experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, with a focus on driving continuous improvement initiatives. Competitive compensation and opportunities for technical leadership are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a process, manufacturing, or production engineering environment.
• Practical experience with Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong understanding of CAD and process validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and validate manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Provide technical support to Commercial and Production teams.
• Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions.
• Lead process validations and support customer audits.
• Analyse process performance data and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Process optimisation

Six Sigma

CAD

Statistical analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Process Engineer — Permanent Role — Lancing

About the Role

We're seeking a Process Engineer to develop, optimise, and continuously improve our manufacturing processes. This role combines hands-on problem-solving with technical leadership, supporting new business development, enhancing productivity, and ensuring robust process control across our operations.

You'll collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams, ensuring that customer requirements are translated into efficient, safe, and compliant manufacturing processes. This is a customer-facing role with opportunities to visit sites, lead validations, and contribute to high-value, complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and validate manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Provide technical support to Commercial and Production teams.
• Create and maintain SOPs, PPDs, and work instructions.
• Lead process validations and support customer audits.
• Analyse process performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and quality standards.
• Generate accurate technical quotations, BOMs, and routing within the ERP system.
• Train and support colleagues on new equipment, processes, and standards.

About You

We're looking for a driven engineer with a passion for process excellence and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering).
• Proven experience in a process, manufacturing, or production engineering environment.
• Six Sigma practical experience
• Strong understanding of CAD, process validation, and statistical analysis techniques.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to engage confidently with customers and internal stakeholders

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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