Process Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bishopton; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector seeks an experienced Process Engineer to enhance safety and quality within test and evaluation processes. Located in Bishopton, this role involves collaborating with a multi-functional team to drive efficiency and develop control documents. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and flexible health benefits, with a focus on fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Qualifications in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience within a test and evaluation environment in various sectors.
• Ability to produce clear instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring test and evaluation processes are safe by identifying risks.
• Managing Basis of Safety for processes at test sites.
• Producing clear process control documents.

Skills

Safety management

Process improvement

Product quality enhancement

Education

Science or Engineering degree

HNC

HND

Tools

Continuous Improvement (CI) tools

Job description

Job Description

Location: Bishopton, United Kingdom

LAND ENGINEERING EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS

Job title: Process Engineer

Location: Bishopton, Renfrewshire

Salary: £42,132

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensuring that test and evaluation processes are carried out safely by identifying and understanding process risks and implementing the necessary controls to ensure process risks are As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).
• Managing the Basis of Safety for processes at our Test and Evaluation sites.
• Assuming Process Technical Authority (PTA) appointment as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for test and evaluation processes in support of the Basis of Safety.
• Producing clear and concise written process control documents such as PFMEA, PCP, PFD, and work instructions.
• Planning and designing methods to improve efficiency and product quality using Continuous Improvement (CI) tools, working as part of a cross-functional team.
• Interrogating plant/equipment and product technical specifications and drawings, and working to improve equipment availability with Facilities.
• Liaising with Product & Process Engineering to develop and certify process control trilogy.
• Producing technical specifications for new/replacement equipment, supporting trials and commissioning.

Your skills and experiences:

• Essential: Qualification(s) in an engineering discipline (Science or Engineering degree, HNC, HND) or equivalent experience; experience within a test and evaluation environment (aerospace, automotive, nuclear, medical devices, etc.); ability to produce clear instructions.
• Desirable: Experience working within a multi-functional team; Six Sigma Green Belt qualification with a goal to achieve Black Belt; IOSH Managing Safely certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

Benefits:

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible health and lifestyle benefits including a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentive.

The team:

Join our growing Test & Evaluation team within the Defence Solution Business, focusing on safety and quality in test processes. As a process engineer, you will report to the technical manager and collaborate closely with safety, high hazard engineers, and technicians to drive process excellence.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments for assessments if needed. Note that many roles require security and export control clearance, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard and possibly higher vetting levels.

Closing Date: 11th June 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.