Process Engineer

-; Crediton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Crediton is seeking a Process Engineer to improve production processes. The role requires 2+ years of engineering experience or a degree in Chemistry or Mechanical Engineering. Candidates should possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strong understanding of technical documentation. Benefits include a competitive salary of £27-31k, quarterly bonuses, holiday pay, and a private medical scheme. This position operates Monday to Friday with structured hours.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

5.6 weeks holiday

Company sick pay scheme

Group Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Private Medical

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in engineering or a relevant degree is required.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential.
• Good understanding of technical documentation is needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control processes on the shop floor.
• Develop new techniques to improve efficiency and yield.
• Present data and findings effectively to stakeholders.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Process Engineer

We have two fabulous opportunities for a Process Engineer who either offers relevant experience in a Mechanical or Chemical environment, or for a Graduate Engineer with a Chemistry or Engineering degree. The Process Engineer will work in a role which is both hands on on the production floor, and office based analysing and presenting your findings and the associated data. The role is all about improving efficiencies, yield and reducing waste in a progressive engineering environment.

The Role:

• As Process Engineer you will be monitoring and controlling processes on the shop floor with the aim of advising on technical matters; ensuring that processes are adequate to produce product that meets specific standards agreed between us and our customers from the defence, aviation, medical and telecommunication industries.
• It will be your priority to develop new techniques to increase the capability of the company; whether by improving efficiency, yield or reducing waste, you will be continuously utilising your engineering skills to provide an increasingly more complex product.

What you will bring to the Team:

• Preferably 2+ years experience in engineering, OR a Bachelors degree in either a Chemistry discipline OR Mechanical Engineering.
• Excellent problem solving skills and a real excitement at being able to work through issues to find better solutions.
• Logical thinking and a good application of the scientific method.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good understanding of technical documentation, and the ability to present data using the full Microsoft suite.

Benefits:

• Basic Salary: £27-31000 depending on experience
• Quarterly Company bonus scheme – can be up to 12% of your salary!
• Quarterly bonus (non contractual)
• 5.6 weeks holiday (incl bank holidays – increases in year 2) – Pension – 3.5%
• Company sick pay scheme
• Group Life Assurance (Death in Benefit) 4 x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Medical

Working Hours:

8am-5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am-2pm Fridays