NPI Process Engineer - Battery Manufacturing & Lean

TXM Recruit; Viewpark; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is recruiting a Process Engineer with NPI responsibilities for a specialist battery manufacturer in Coatbridge. This role combines hands-on process improvements with new product development across the full lifecycle.

The candidate will take concepts from SolidWorks to prototype builds, develop manufacturing proposals, and drive lean improvements on the factory floor. A degree in engineering or science and 3+ years' experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or a science discipline.
• At least three years’ process engineering experience within a manufacturing or factory environment.
• Track record of delivering continuous improvement in a lean manufacturing setting.
• SolidWorks competence, alongside mechanical design and tolerancing experience.
• Strong technical report-writing, communication, and organisational skills.
• A practical approach to problem-solving and a clear commitment to health and safety.
• Experience in battery technology or related standards would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Taking new products from concept to industrialisation, coordinating design, documentation, prototype builds and qualification testing.
• Developing battery design proposals, mechanical designs and customer interface drawings using SolidWorks.
• Estimating tooling requirements, labour costs and project timescales.
• Improving factory layouts, workflows and manufacturing methods to increase efficiency.
• Leading continuous improvement projects and applying lean manufacturing techniques.
• Investigating defects, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Creating manufacturing bills of materials, work instructions and accurate product structures.
• Using production data, KPIs and time standards to identify and measure improvements.

Skills

Process engineering

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Health and safety

Education

Engineering or science degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

TXM Recruit is recruiting a Process Engineer with NPI responsibilities for a specialist battery manufacturer in Coatbridge. This role combines hands-on process improvements with new product development across the full lifecycle.

The candidate will take concepts from SolidWorks to prototype builds, develop manufacturing proposals, and drive lean improvements on the factory floor. A degree in engineering or science and 3+ years' experience are expected.