Process Engineer

Yolk Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organisation is seeking a Process Engineer to work on cutting-edge manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will develop and maintain engineering procedures, drive quality, and resolve technical challenges. You will be expected to lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure cost-effective production solutions. The role offers a hands-on challenge within a high-performing team, and includes benefits like work-from-home options and a health cash back plan.

Benefits

1 day working from home

Early finish on Fridays

WPA Health Cash Back Plan

Qualifications

• Meticulous attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to identify root causes.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust process engineering procedures.
• Reduce process-related scrap and drive cost-effective production solutions.
• Provide technical support for production and customer qualification requirements.
• Produce detailed qualification reports and review metallurgical designs for compliance.
• Lead and support engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interact directly with customers to resolve technical challenges.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Review and approve metallurgical requirements in customer specifications.
• Drive process improvement projects with a focus on quality, consistency, and cost reduction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Are you a passionate Process Engineer looking to work on cutting‑edge manufacturing processes within a highly specialised casting environment? Do you thrive on solving complex technical problems, driving continuous improvement, and being at the heart of quality‑driven production? If so, this could be your next career move.

Yolk Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading engineering organisation to recruit a Process Engineer. The successful candidate will join a high‑performing team responsible for delivering world‑class cast components to exacting standards in one of the most advanced manufacturing sectors.

This is an ideal role for a skilled engineer who enjoys a hands‑on challenge and thrives in an environment that encourages initiative, technical excellence, and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust process engineering procedures.
• Reduce process‑related scrap and drive cost‑effective production solutions.
• Provide technical support for production and customer qualification requirements.
• Produce detailed qualification reports and review metallurgical designs for compliance.
• Lead and support engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interact directly with customers to resolve technical challenges.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Review and approve metallurgical requirements in customer specifications.
• Drive process improvement projects with a focus on quality, consistency, and cost reduction.

What You'll Need

• Meticulous attention to detail and a structured approach to problem‑solving.
• Demonstrated ability to identify root causes.
• Strong communication skills.

What You'll Get

• 1 day working from home.
• Early finish on Friday's.
• WPA Health Cash Back Plan.

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to succeed as Process Engineer, apply now.

Please Note

Whilst we do our best to contact all applicants, due to the high volume of applications, we cannot guarantee contact for every role. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

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