Process Engineer

Evo Personnel Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Evo Personnel Ltd. in the Blackburn area is seeking a Process Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing site. You will drive process analysis, implement CI initiatives and lead cost-reduction efforts to maximise production efficiency.

Working with production, maintenance, quality and purchasing teams, you will conduct root cause investigations, run production trials and develop robust process standards. The right candidate will be hands-on, proactive and capable of influencing colleagues at

Qualifications

• Engineering or manufacturing qualification preferred, or equivalent manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• Strong Lean, CI and Six Sigma knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to engage and work with production, maintenance, quality and purchasing teams.
• Hands-on approach with ability to influence others.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational improvements and maximise production efficiency through process analysis and CI initiatives.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain processes and operation standards.
• Support production trials, material validation and process changes.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, quality and purchasing teams to identify improvements.
• Analyse production performance to identify opportunities for efficiency gains.
• Manage multiple improvement projects independently.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Multi-project management

Education

Engineering or Manufacturing qualification

Equivalent manufacturing industry experience

Job description

Process Engineer

Evo Personnel are acting as an employment agency, and we are looking to recruit a Process Engineer for our prestigious manufacturing client in the Blackburn area.

Salary

£45,(Apply online only).00.

Day Shift

Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00.

Qualifications

Engineering or Manufacturing qualification preferred, or equivalent manufacturing industry experience.

Experience Required

• Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Driving continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Analysing production data to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and performance.
• Developing and maintaining processes and operational standards.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Leading root cause investigations and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Managing production trials, material validation and process changes.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work closely with production, maintenance, quality and the purchasing team.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to influence and engage others.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple improvement projects.

This role is suited for a Process Engineer who wants to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for driving operational improvements, reducing costs and maximising production efficiency through effective process analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work closely with production, maintenance, quality and purchasing teams to identify areas for improvement, analyse production performance and implement sustainable solutions. You will lead root cause investigations, support production trials and develop process standards to improve overall plant performance.

The right candidate will be hands‑on, proactive and passionate about continuous improvement. You'll need strong analytical and problem-solving skills, relevant manufacturing experience and the ability to engage with teams at all levels to deliver improvements within a forward-thinking manufacturing business.

Closing Date: 27th November 2026.

Evo Personnel are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job