Process Engineer

Gates Corporation; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Cramlington is seeking a Process Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes. The role is integral to driving continuous improvement and ensuring safety standards are met throughout production.

The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering, with a degree or equivalent qualification. A greenbelt qualification in 6 Sigma is preferred, and the position may require occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in process or manufacturing engineering.
• Understanding of fundamental engineering theories and principles.
• Greenbelt qualification in 6 Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for efficient production.
• Implement new equipment and processes in the manufacturing facility.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture within the business.

Skills

Process improvement

Project management

Effective communication

Basic design tasks

Education

HNC in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

6 Sigma methodologies

Job description

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

What To Expect

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager. They will be responsible for developing, improving, and optimising manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective production. This role supports continuous improvement initiatives, quality enhancement, and the successful introduction of new processes and equipment into production.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Identification, planning, implementation and documentation of new processes and equipment
• Driving and implementation of Continuous improvement culture for manufacturing facility / business
• Ensuring all processes and are maintained and kept to all current safety standards.
• Driving improvements to manual and/or machine based processes
• Developing and maintaining measures of equipment and process performance
• Supporting training in new processes and equipment
• Project managing new equipment or new process implementation
• Produce, monitor and justify CAPEX requests
• Design of small to medium items of equipment, production aids and tools
• Identifying & Implementing improvements to plant, equipment and buildings to relevant standards and requirements
• Identification, selection and development of new suppliers/ contractors for associated activities

Job Profile

• Develops broad knowledge and skills in a specific practice area.
• Works on small projects or portions of larger projects
• Performs moderate design tasks.
• Prepares portions of project documents.
• Edits specifications.
• Performs research and investigations
• Assists in determining schedule and budget requirements.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects with few complex features.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Assists with client, customer, or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.
• Collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for nonroutine aspects of assignments.

Keys to Success

• Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None
• Assigns tasks to and coordinates work with entry-level engineers, technicians, or administrative staff.
• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Requirements And Preferred Skills

• 2-4 years of experience in a process engineering, manufacturing, or production engineering environment (ideally within continuous or high-volume manufacturing)
• Typically requires a college or university degree or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts e.g. HNC in a relevant Engineering subject
• A greenbelt qualification in 6 Sigma, or equivalent Continuous improvement qualification

Travel

• As Required

Equal Opportunity

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.