Process Engineer

AMA Admin; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AMA Admin in Chester is seeking a Process Engineer to review, develop and improve manufacturing processes across CNC machining, welding, electropolishing and inspection. You will work with production, planning, quality and engineering teams to drive productivity, quality and output in a rapidly expanding operation.

The role requires an analytical, improvement-focused engineer who can manage projects from concept through successful implementation and help the business grow by applying Lean

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment is required.
• Experience supporting CNC machining, fabrication or welding operations.
• Experience analysing processes and data to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Review, develop and improve manufacturing processes across CNC, welding, electropolishing and inspection.
• Work with Production Managers, Team Leaders, Planning, Quality and Engineering to boost productivity and quality.
• Lead continuous improvement projects from concept to implementation.
• Create standardised processes, work instructions and process flow maps.
• Develop and present KPIs, dashboards and improvement recommendations.
• Ensure all improvements meet health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process improvement

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

CNC machining

Welding

Education

HNC/HND in Manufacturing Engineering

Degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering

Tools

CNC machines

Welding equipment

Electropolishing equipment

Job description

Process Engineer

Chester

£40,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience) + benefits

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company

This is an great opportunity to join a successful, family run design and manufacturing business operating within a rapidly expanding, high growth technical sector.

The company has recently acquired an additional site and is investing heavily in its facilities, equipment and people. This is an exciting time to join the business; they have plans to achieve 40% growth and significantly increase production.

The successful Process Engineer will play an important role in developing its manufacturing operations, with excellent opportunities for career development and progression as the company continues to expand.

The role of the Process Engineer

The Process Engineer will be responsible for reviewing, developing and improving manufacturing processes across CNC machining, welding, electropolishing and inspection.

The Process Engineer will work closely with Production Managers, Team Leaders, Planning, Quality and Engineering, to identify ways to improve productivity, quality, efficiency and production output.

This position will suit an analytical and improvement focused engineer who enjoys working across different manufacturing departments and managing projects from initial concept through to successful implementation.

Responsibilities of the Process Engineer

• Review manufacturing methods and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and output
• Work across the machine shop, welding, electropolishing and inspection departments to introduce more effective ways of working
• Analyse production workflows to identify bottlenecks, delays, waste and recurring operational issues
• Create and standardise manufacturing processes, work instructions, process flow maps and operating procedures
• Manage continuous improvement projects from concept through to implementation
• Support the introduction of new products, machinery, equipment, technology and automation
• Use Lean Manufacturing principles to improve operational performance
• Improve CNC machining processes by reviewing cycle times, tooling, downtime, machine utilisation and throughput
• Work with welding teams to improve productivity and reduce defects and rework
• Develop electropolishing processes to improve cycle times, production flow, process control and quality
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Work with Planning and Operations to increase manufacturing capacity and improve resource utilisation
• Collect and analyse production and quality data to monitor performance and identify trends
• Produce KPIs, dashboards, reports and improvement recommendations
• Present findings and recommendations to the management team
• Ensure all process improvements meet health, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Support risk assessments, safe systems of work and accident or near-miss investigations

Requirements of the Process Engineer

• HNC, HND or degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Product Development or a related discipline
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Experience supporting CNC machining, fabrication or welding operations
• Experience analysing