Process Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company based in Barnstaple is seeking a Process Engineer. The role involves driving improvements through new automation and robotics initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing process engineering, strong knowledge of robotic systems, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a strong base salary, bonuses, and significant career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 9 Bank Holidays

5% annual bonus paid quarterly

Company shares scheme

Flexible shift options

Training on new machines

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing process engineering and continuous improvement.
• Proven track record in machine/process improvement and automation integration.
• Hands-on understanding of robotics and manufacturing technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to enhance production capabilities through automation.
• Evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency.
• Implement Lean principles and best practices.
• Identify tools and processes for value stream improvements.
• Ensure availability of documentation and tools for manufacturing.

Skills

Manufacturing process engineering

Continuous improvement

Lean principles

Industrial manufacturing machinery

Robotic systems (Fanuc, ABB)

Strong communication skills

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Job Description

Process Engineer

Barnstable

08:00-16:30, with an early finish Friday

Permanent
Strong base salary, bonus, company benefits, strong progression opportunity

Are you a skilled Process Engineer within a manufacturing environment? Come be a part of this global manufacturing company at its market leading Instrumentation Products Division Europe site based in Barnstaple. Be a part of this growing site as it goes through a transformation period with brand new technology coming in and an increase in projects with expanding clients from the automotive and Oil & Gas industry.

At the Barnstaple site, as a Process Engineer, you will lead process manufacturing lean operations for current reactive maintenance, while driving the new process implementation for brand new automation and robotics initiatives being introduced. Your role will be responsible for this massive change occurring at this fantastic site, with new machinery and robotic systems increasing the company volume, therefore causing a demand for improvement change. You will lead the process operations for the manufacturing change occurring at the Barnstable site.

Why work for this business:

• Fantastic career progression opportunities and training over the course of your career




• Work for a great organisation promotion work life balance with their flexible shift options and early finish Fridays.




• Training provided on new machines and process systems being implemented, such as FANUC and ABB robotic systems




• Standard benefits include: 25 days annual leave + 9 Bank Holidays, 5% annual bonus paid quarterly, company shares scheme, core benefits, cycle to work scheme, early finish Fridays

Responsibilities of the role:

• Develop solutions to enhance production capabilities through robotics and automation for Manufacturing Process Engineering.




• Proactively evaluate and optimize manufacturing process for efficiency; through troubleshooting production issues to minimize downtime.




• Implementation of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, and other best practice.




• Identify and deploy best practice tools, equipment, and processes to drive value stream improvements. While keeping to robotics software such as FANUC and ABB.




• Ensure all necessary documentation, information, and tools are available to the manufacturing team.

Skills required:

• Previous experience with manufacturing process engineering. Following continuous improvement and lean principles




• Strong experience with industrial manufacturing machinery, such as CNC and large-scale shop floor machines and can demonstrate machine/process improvement and automation integration




• Hands-on understanding of machine operation and manufacturing environments for robotics and new manufacturing technology




• Familiarity with robotic systems such as Fanuc or ABB, or equivalent to then be trained on these systems




• Strong communication skills; ability to interface effectively with shop floor staff and senior management

Next Steps:

If you believe that you are a good fit for the Process Engineer position, submit your CV now!