Process Engineer

Doncasters; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Doncasters is seeking a Process Engineer for our Foundry to optimise and control manufacturing processes, ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent output. You will work with the engineering team to drive performance and quality, delivering operational excellence in a dynamic metal casting environment.

You will lead improvement initiatives, manage CAPEX projects, reduce scrap, and apply 8D, FMEA and Lean tools.

Qualifications

• HND/HNC or bachelor's in Material science, Mechanical Engineering or Foundry Technology.
• Previous experience as a process engineer in casting or injection moulding.
• Knowledge of 8D, FMEA, OEE, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with part engineers to reduce scrap and waste.
• Lead plant equipment improvement including major CAPEX projects.
• Lead improvement initiatives in manufacturing process.
• Resolve conflicts using structured problem-solving approaches.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Scrap reduction

CAPEX project leadership

8D

FMEA

OEE

Lean manufacturing

CP/CPK understanding

Education

HND/HNC or Bachelor in Material science/Mechanical Engineering/Foundry Technology

Job description

The Role

As a Process Engineer within our Foundry, you'll play a pivotal role in optimising and controlling manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production. You'll be responsible for driving process performance, maintaining exceptional quality standards, and ensuring output targets are achieved. Working closely with production and technical teams, you'll identify opportunities for continuous improvement, implement process enhancements, and use your engineering expertise to deliver operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will be working within the engineering department, alongside the process engineering team. This team is comprised of 2 other engineers who take responsibility for Foundry and Shelling.

On a day-to-day basis you will:

• Liaise with part engineers to ensure scrap and waste reduction.
• Lead Plant Equipment improvement activities including major CAPEX projects.
• Lead improvement initiatives in manufacturing process.
• Use your problem-solving skills to ensure all conflicts are resolved.

To succeed in this role, you will be a self-motivated individual with good teamwork skills and strong problem-solving skills.

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Hold an HND/HNC/ bachelor qualification in Material science, Mechanical Engineering or Foundry Technology.
• You will have previous experience as a process Engineer in a relevant industry, Casting or Injection Moulding industry.
• You will have working knowledge of techniques such as 8D, FMEA, OEE, Lean Manufacturing.
• You will have a high level of understanding of Key process Control Measures such as CP and CPK.