Process Engineer

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electronics manufacturing sector is seeking a Process Engineer to support their production of ceramic capacitors. The role involves optimising processes, managing projects, and collaborating on continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in high-tech manufacturing, alongside strong problem-solving and teamwork skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including flexible and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

33 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Flexible working

Supported further education

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s process engineering experience in high-tech manufacturing.
• Track record of solving complex problems.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimise production processes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Perform data analysis and respond to yield issues.
• Collaborate with sister plants to share technologies.

Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Honours Degree / Bachelor’s in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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People make the difference in KYOCERA AVX. We are one team and look for people to join us who enjoy working together to deliver great results. We offer a range of benefits to help you develop and enjoy a good work life balance - a competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, 33 days holiday, sick pay scheme, flexible and hybrid working, supported further education and on-site parking.

The Opportunity

You will be working within a team of technical experts to support the design and manufacture of ceramic capacitors, for use in high reliability applications such as global automotive, aerospace and space industries. The role of the Process Engineer is to maintain and optimise existing processes, equipment, and operating procedures to improve quality, efficiency, and safety. The successful candidate will also design, trial and implement new processes and manage scale-up of products from development through to full scale production.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and collaborate in troubleshooting and optimising the production process to reduce scrap, improve quality and increase production efficiency.
• Implement and maintain the necessary controls to achieve consistently stable processes.
• Perform data analysis, responding to yield issues and delivering continuous improvement and cost saving projects.
• Collaborate with sister plants in US and Asia, sharing best in class technologies.
• Monitor critical process parameters and reacting to out-of-control situations, disposition of non-conforming product.
• Researching, Developing and Innovating new and current processes to drive Continuous Improvement Programmes.
• Project Management will be a significant part of your role.
• Evaluating new materials for enhanced process improvement or product range development.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Honours Degree / Bachelor’s (minimum 2.2) in a relevant science or engineering related discipline. Relevant disciplines include, but are not exclusive to, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing /Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Materials Science, Chemistry, etc.
• You will have a minimum of 1 year’s process engineering and/or process control in a high-tech manufacturing environment and a proven track record of solving complex problems
• Be able to deliver on your KPIs, strong project management and organisational skills and enjoy the challenge of problem solving and thinking outside the box.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel

If this sounds like you and you are interested in joining our team apply now by uploading your CV to https://short.sg/a/56450238 If you want more information, give the HR team a call on 02870340449 or check out our careers site at www.kyocera-avx.com

Please apply by: Friday 20th June 2025

Kyocera AVX is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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