Process Development Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Process Development Engineer for a 12-month contract role in Bristol. The successful candidate will spearhead the development of innovative adhesive bonding processes for battery pack assemblies, focusing on material selection, equipment trials, and seamless integration into production lines. This position requires a strong background in adhesive bonding and cross-functional collaboration to ensure effective implementation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in adhesive bonding process development.
• Knowledge of adhesive types and application methods.
• Familiarity with industrial dispensing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of adhesive bonding process for battery pack assemblies.
• Conduct trials and document the bonding process.
• Integrate processes into manufacturing with tooling and controls.

Skills

Adhesive bonding process development

Knowledge of adhesive types

Surface preparation methods

Application methods

Industrial dispensing equipment

Cross-functional collaboration

PFMEA understanding

Process validation best practices

Job description

Job Description

Role: Process Development Engineer
Location: Bristol
Contract Duration: 12-Month Contract
Pay: Up to £47h DOE (Outside IR35)

We're looking for a Process Development Engineer to lead the development of a new adhesive bonding process for battery pack assemblies. This will focus on adhesive selection, equipment trials, and full process integration into manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Outline performance and adhesive requirements in collaboration with engineering.
• Identify, evaluate, and trial adhesives through lab-based testing.
• Specify and trial dispensing equipment suitable for production use.
• Develop and document the adhesive bonding process.
• Integrate the process into manufacturing with appropriate tooling and controls.
• Create and deliver technical reports, specifications, and training materials.
• Support risk mitigation through PFMEA and process validation activities.

Experience Required:

• Proven experience in adhesive bonding process development.
• Knowledge of adhesive types, surface preparation, and application methods.
• Familiarity with industrial dispensing equipment and process trials.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with design, quality, and production teams.
• Understanding of PFMEA and process validation best practices.

Please note, to be eligible for this role you MUST have the right to work in the UK.

If you meet the above criteria, please submit your application with your most up to date CV and we will be in touch.