Process Engineer

ProTech Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Presencial; GBP 40 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ProTech Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Process Engineer to help develop, improve and maintain manufacturing processes in Bedford. You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance and Manufacturing teams to ensure efficient production with high quality standards.

The role requires a practical, hands-on approach to manufacturing and experience in assembling, building, testing or improving products or components in a production setting. Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills are essential.

Qualificações

• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Hands-on experience assembling, building, testing or improving products or components.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, improve and maintain manufacturing and production processes.
• Provide hands-on support within the manufacturing environment where required.
• Support the introduction of new products, equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with production teams to understand and resolve manufacturing problems.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, productivity and reduce waste.
• Investigate process issues and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement activities across manufacturing.
• Provide technical support, guidance and practical solutions to the manufacturing team.
• Help develop and improve manufacturing procedures, work instructions and processes.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet customer, quality and industry standards.
• Work with customers and suppliers when required.
• Analyse production data and use findings to support process and efficiency improvements.

Conhecimentos

Hands-on manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Excel

NPI experience

Ferramentas

FMEA

SPC

5 Whys

J-STD-001

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Process Engineer to help develop, improve and maintain our manufacturing processes. You will work closely with Engineering, Maintenance and Manufacturing teams to ensure production runs smoothly, efficiently and to a high standard.

We are looking for someone with a

practical, hands-on approach to manufacturing, ideally with experience of assembling, building, testing or improving products or components within a production environment.

Location: Bedford, with good train and bus links.

Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm and Friday 7:30am-12:30pm.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, improve and maintain manufacturing and production processes.

Provide hands‑on support within the manufacturing environment where required.

Support the introduction of new products, equipment and manufacturing processes.

Work closely with production teams to understand and resolve manufacturing problems.

Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, productivity and reduce waste.

Investigate process issues and support root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.

Support continuous improvement activities across manufacturing.

Provide technical support, guidance and practical solutions to the manufacturing team.

Help develop and improve manufacturing procedures, work instructions and processes.

Ensure manufacturing processes meet customer, quality and industry standards.

Work with customers and suppliers when required.

Analyse production data and use findings to support process and efficiency improvements.

About You

or relevant practical engineering/manufacturing experience.

Previous experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.

Hands-on experience of assembling, building, fitting, testing or working with manufactured products or components.

Good understanding of manufacturing processes and how products are produced.

Strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to resolving production issues.

Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing and Maintenance teams.

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

Ability to analyse data, identify issues and make informed decisions.

Comfortable working in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.

Experience within electronic manufacturing or another technical manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma.

Experience with FMEA, SPC, 5 Whys or similar problem-solving techniques.

Knowledge of J‑STD‑001 or other relevant industry standards.

Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) or new equipment/process introduction.

What We Offer

Competitive salary with annual review.

Pension and life assurance.

Flexible and family-friendly working.

Training and career development opportunities.