Process Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Belper is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance production efficiency and manage engineering changes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing. Key responsibilities include improving production KPIs, supporting new product introductions, and working collaboratively across teams. This role offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and a chance for personal growth and development.

Benefits

Generous pension

Subsidised private healthcare

Training and progression opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bonus

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role.
• Experience with electro-pneumatic test equipment.
• Strong background in improving production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Improve production KPIs including efficiency, quality, and scrap reduction.
• Manage engineering change requests and implement improvements.
• Support new product introductions and collaborate with engineers.

Skills

Problem-solving skills (A3/8D)

Data-driven decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Desire to learn and grow

Education

Degree or HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Automated assembly systems

Production IT systems

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 ofVan a team that drives real impact and delivers results across the business.

Role Overview

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 Readers. This is a varied, hands‑on role where your input directly contributes to the success of the plant.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical engineering background (Degree or HNC બે)
• 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
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