Process Engineer

Evo Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Evo Personnel is recruiting a Process Engineer for a fast-paced manufacturing client in the Blackburn area. The role focuses on driving operational improvements, reducing costs and maximizing production efficiency through rigorous process analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work closely with production, maintenance, quality and purchasing teams to identify opportunities, analyse production performance and implement sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Leads continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Analyses production data to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Develops and maintains processes and operational standards.
• Implements process improvements.
• Leads root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Manages production trials and material validation.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Works closely with production, maintenance, quality and purchasing teams.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to influence others.
• Able to manage multiple improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational improvements and reduce costs to maximise production efficiency.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality and purchasing to identify areas for improvement and implement sustainable solutions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Root Cause Investigation

Process Improvement

Cost Reduction

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Engineering qualification

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

£45,000.00.

Blackburn area

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.