Process Engineer

Octagon Group; Andover; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon Group's client in Andover, Hampshire, designs and manufactures highly complex PCBA's for automotive, industrial and medical sectors, now seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead process design and development for Power Electronics and Microelectronics products.

You will drive continuous improvement, optimise processes, mentor a small team of engineers, lead root-cause investigations, and collaborate with internal departments, customers and suppliers to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree (2:1 or above) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Production Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience developing and optimising complex manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of 3D CAD for jigs, fixtures and test equipment design.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001 and IATF16949 standards (IPC familiarity desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead early-stage process development alongside Product Development teams using PFMEA and Design for Manufacture (DfM) principles.
• Manage and mentor a small team of Process Engineers, allocating resources and supporting development.
• Drive quality, process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Work collaboratively with other departments, customers and suppliers to resolve technical issues and achieve business objectives.

Skills

PFMEA

DfM

Team leadership

8D problem solving

Root cause investigations

ISO 9001

IATF16949

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Electrical/Production Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

NEW SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER IN ANDOVER

Our client based in Andover, Hampshire specialise in the design and manufacture of highly complex PCBA's for a range of industries like automotive, industrial and medical.

are looking for an experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead process design, development, and introduction activities for our Power Electronics and Microelectronics products. This is a key technical leadership role within our Engineering team - responsible for optimising processes, improving product quality, and driving continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations.

Job requirements of the Senior Process Engineer in Andover:

• Lead early-stage process development alongside Product Development teams using PFMEA and Design for Manufacture (DfM) principles.
• Manage and mentor a small team of Process Engineers, allocating resources and supporting development.
• Drive quality, process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Work collaboratively with other departments, customers and suppliers to resolve technical issues and achieve business objectives.

Requirements as a Senior Process Engineer in Andover:

• Degree (2:1 or above) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Production Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience developing and optimising complex manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of 3D CAD for jigs, fixtures and test equipment design.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001 and IATF16949 standards (IPC familiarity desirable).

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