Process Engineer

Aligra Personnel Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Coventry is seeking a detail-oriented Process Engineer to enhance operational excellence. This role involves leading innovative engineering solutions and requires a degree in engineering or related field, along with experience in Lean and Six Sigma. You'll play a pivotal role in process optimization and supply chain management, using tools like AutoCAD. Competitive salary and a collaborative culture await you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Collaborative culture

Use of industry-leading tools

Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent experience in engineering.
• Proficient in data analysis and engineering tools.
• Leadership experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of engineering concepts for customer proposals.
• Design supply chain solutions with clear operational briefings.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement solutions.

Skills

Lean and Six Sigma

Project management

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

Degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Visio

Project management software

SketchUp

Job description

Overview

Process Engineer - Coventry / West Midlands

Are you a detail-oriented Process Engineer eager to advance your career within a leading logistics company in the West Midlands? This role offers the perfect balance of independent work and collaborative teamwork across multicultural sites. You\'ll lead engineering solutions and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise in process optimisation and project management will be highly valued.

Why you\'ll love working here

• Competitive salary of £47,000 pro rata with a fixed term 6-month contract
• Collaborative culture where your communication and problem-solving skills will shine
• Work with industry-leading tools including AutoCAD for 2D and 3D design
• Play a key role in process innovation and supply chain optimisation

Key responsibilities

• Lead or support in the development of concepts for use in formal customer proposals including, but not limited to, process flow diagrams, KPIs and facility layouts in complex cases with support of the solutions team
• Lead the design of supply chain solutions from large and small scale (design of processes and lines/stations)
• Acting as the regional engineering interface across multiple business areas
• Translating operational briefs into engineering solutions and managing deployment
• Leading process assessments and resolving operational pinch points
• Supporting project launches, contractor management, and training plant engineering teams
• Ensure engineering function is aligned with operations team and other support functions during RFQ and launch phase
• Be able to translate high level operational briefs/objectives into defined solution proposals and progress and deploy into the live operation
• Complete new MTM/MOST process assessments or update existing processes as required
• Ensure clear and quantifiable data is available to show contribution to business made by individuals and function as a whole
• Act as a “trouble shooter” when required, identify pinch points or problem areas, ensure root cause analysis is completed where appropriate and corrective measures are implemented into operations
• Able to work independently and under own initiative on any site and ensure the delivery of engineering obligations/requirements as dictated by regional engineering management and local plant management
• Support in the training and developing of plant-based engineering teams and embed regional standards within sites
• Complete root cause analysis where appropriate and identify corrective measures

What we're looking for

• Degree educated or equivalent experience in engineering or a related discipline
• Lean and Six Sigma practitioner with strong change management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas), Word, Visio, and project management software
• Proven leadership skills in project management and root cause analysis
• Be a SME (subject matter expert) on engineering processes, tools and techniques including MTM, AutoCAD, SketchUp & Excel
• Any activity or function as deemed within the scope and capability of the role in the support of engineering function or operations