Process Engineer

IMT Resourcing Solutions; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

IMT Resourcing Solutions is recruiting a Process Engineer to develop, implement and improve manufacturing processes within an established engineering and manufacturing environment in Droitwich, Worcestershire. This permanent role offers £35,000 - £40,000 per annum plus benefits.

You will drive DFMA, PFMEA, Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, standardise workflows, support production teams and develop SOPs, work instructions and training programmes, with a focus on cost reduction and quality

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering with process plant or HVAC.
• Strong knowledge of DFMA, PFMEA and control plans.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials and production methods.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop SOPs, work instructions and training programs.
• Experience managing BOM structures, routing systems and NCRs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing processes, with a focus on DFMA.
• Conduct PFMEAs to identify and minimise manufacturing risks.
• Analyse production workflows and implement process improvements and standardisation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions and visual standards.
• Support production teams with process-related issues and improvements.
• Develop and implement quality control systems, control plans and process standards.
• Drive 8D problem-solving, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Specify and support the installation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Identify and implement tooling and fixture improvements.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Analyse manufacturing costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain process documentation, including BOMs, routing systems, process flows and control plans.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and report on process improvements and key performance indicators.

Skills

Process Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

DFMA

PFMEA

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

8D problem-solving

SOP development

BOM management

Project management

Job description

Process Engineer

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum + Benefits

Location: Droitwich, Worcestershire

Permanent Position

The Role

We are recruiting a Process Engineer to develop, implement and improve manufacturing processes within an established engineering and manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing processes, with a focus on Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA).
• Conduct Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs) to identify and minimise manufacturing risks.
• Analyse production workflows and implement process improvements and standardisation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions and visual standards.
• Support production teams with process-related issues and improvements.
• Develop and implement quality control systems, control plans and process standards.
• Drive 8D problem-solving, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Specify and support the installation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Identify and implement tooling and fixture improvements.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Analyse manufacturing costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain process documentation, including BOMs, routing systems, process flows and control plans.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and report on process improvements and key performance indicators.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a similar role.
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment, ideally involving process plant or HVAC.
• Strong understanding of DFMA, PFMEAs and control plans.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials and production methods.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Ability to implement process standardisation and improve production workflows.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies, particularly 8D.
• Strong project management, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to develop SOPs, work instructions and training programmes.
• Experience managing BOM structures, routing systems and NCRs.

Desirable

• Experience with modular manufacturing and assembly.
• BOM generation experience.
• Experience in low-volume, high-value manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of tooling, fixtures and manufacturing equipment.