Process Development Engineer

Renishaw; Mountain Ash; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Mountain Ash seeks a Process Development Engineer to design and optimize assembly processes for new products. The role requires at least an HNC in engineering and relevant experience in process development. Key responsibilities include project management and collaboration with design teams. Benefits include a pension scheme, bonuses, hybrid working options, and a commitment to employee development and diversity.

Benefits

9% non-contributory pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Subsidised onsite restaurants

Free parking

Fitness centres

Variable working programme

Life Assurance policy

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• HNC level education in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in developing precision assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop assembly processes for new products.
• Work closely with product design teams on assembly strategies.
• Project manage sourcing and manufacturing of required tools.

Skills

Process development

Project management

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Problem solving

Education

HNC in relevant engineering field

Job description

Job Description

Location: Miskin, CF72 8XY

Renishaw is one of the world’s leading engineering and scientific technology companies, with expertise in high precision metrology, healthcare, and Additive Manufacturing (AM).

In our AM Division, we design, and manufacture AM turn‑key solutions based on a process called metal powder bed fusion (or laser melting). Our products are used by customers in their cutting‑edge engineering projects, in market sectors ranging from automotive to aerospace.

We’re looking to recruit a Process Development Engineer to work within the new product introduction team (NPI). The role will focus on the design, development and introduction of innovative, capable and effective assembly processes for new and existing products.

About the role

• Designing, developing and introducing processes for the assembly and testing of new products
• Working closely with the product design teams, developing strategies for the assembly of new products
• Project managing the sourcing, supply and manufacture of the equipment and tooling required for the process being developed
• Ensuring new processes are safe, controlled, robust, capable and efficient
• Utilising automation and control technology within the process where appropriate
• Reporting and documenting the development and introduction of the process for both manufacturing and product divisions

About you

• Educated to at least HNC level in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering OR be able to demonstrate relevant equivalent experience
• Previous experience and evidence of success in the development of precision assembly processes

Desirable requirements

• Experience of DfA/DfM, Process FMEA or Six Sigma
• Test rig/jig requirements setting, 3D CAD design and equipment implementation
• Knowledge of automation techniques and their application to assembly processes

Person specification

As a Process Development Engineer at Renishaw, you’ll have a technical background with the ability and initiative to apply innovation to process design and development with an aptitude for problem solving. You’ll show enthusiasm and commitment to deliver challenging projects against targets and timescales. Your interpersonal and organisational skills, capability to plan and manage your own time and projects will help you meet these expectations.

Benefits

When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, subsidised onsite restaurants and coffee shops, free parking, car sharing scheme and 24‑hour fitness centres. (not available at all sites).

We also want to promote a healthy work‑life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

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At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.

If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team at 01453 524600 or [e-mail].

Please click here for further information about diversity and inclusion at Renishaw.

Employment Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time

Requisition Number

R8827 Process Development Engineer (Open)