Process Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Amber Valley; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Amber Valley is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance production efficiency and process improvement. Ideal candidates will possess a Mechanical or Electrical engineering background, with at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing. The role involves improving KPIs and collaborating on product introductions within the team. The package includes a competitive salary of £43,000 + bonuses, generous holiday, and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension

Subsidised private healthcare

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role.
• Proactive, collaborative, and eager to take on new challenges.
• Strong analytical capabilities and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Improve production KPIs (efficiency, quality, scrap reduction).
• Manage and implement engineering change requests.
• Lead production IT improvement projects.
• Support electro-pneumatic test equipment integration.
• Collaborate with NPI engineers to integrate new products.

Skills

Automated assembly

Production IT systems

Problem-solving (A3/8D)

Interpersonal skills

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Degree or HNC)

Job description

Process Engineer

Belper

£43,000 + £45,000 + Bonus + 25 days holiday plus + bank holidays, generous pension + subsidised private healthcare + progression + training

Are you a proactive engineer with a mechanical or electrical background looking to make an impact on production efficiency and process improvement?

Do you want to join a collaborative team where you can work on new product introductions and cross-functional projects in a manufacturing environment?

Our client is a leading manufacturing business with a strong focus on quality, continuous improvement, and innovation. The Belper plant plays a key role in production and engineering, working closely across functions including Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance. You'll be part of a team that drives real impact and delivers results across the business.

As a Production Process Engineer, you will drive initiatives to improve production KPIs including efficiency, quality, and scrap reduction. You will manage engineering change requests, support new product introductions, implement production IT improvement projects, and work with electro‑pneumatic test equipment. This is a varied, hands‑on role where your input directly contributes to the success of the plant.

We're looking for someone with a Mechanical or Electrical engineering background, ideally with a degree or HNC and at least 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment. You'll have experience with automated assembly and production IT systems, a practical approach to problem solving (A3/8D), and the ability to communicate effectively across teams. Most importantly, you're proactive, collaborative, and eager to take on new challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Improve production KPIs (efficiency, quality, scrap reduction)
• Manage and implement engineering change requests
• Lead production IT improvement projects
• Support electro‑pneumatic test equipment
• Collaborate with NPI engineers to integrate new products
• Present and manage production data across the business

The Person

• Mechanical or Electrical engineering background (Degree or HNC)
• 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role
• Experience with automated assembly and production IT systems
• Strong problem‑solving skills (A3/8D) and data‑driven decision making
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Desire to learn, grow, and take on new challenges

Reference Number: 267709

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Maleek Randley at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.