Process Engineer

Butler Rose Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

25 days annual leave

3-day Christmas shutdown

Annual salary reviews

Job summary

Butler Rose is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing organisation for a Process Owner to join their engineering and production team in Exeter. The role offers a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 and a Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:00pm working pattern.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional, or a graduate with a relevant degree and industry experience. The successful candidate will own critical production processes, drive continuous improvement,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a complex manufacturing/engineering environment.
• HNC minimum qualification in an engineering discipline (degree preferred).
• Strong understanding of process control, manufacturing methods, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, process management, value stream mapping, or similar improvement methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and control manufacturing processes in line with approved methods and standards.
• Monitor process performance metrics and audit results.
• Lead continuous improvement activities across the department.
• Manage incoming process materials and support new materials approval.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure material availability and alternatives.
• Lead implementation of new processes, equipment and capital projects.
• Maintain procedures, documents and operating instructions.
• Support training and maintain training compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve technical issues and conduct root cause investigations.
• Manage PFMEA activities and risk reduction plans.
• Support 5S, TPM, OEE and lean improvement initiatives.
• Participate in Kaizen and cost/quality/waste reduction projects.

Skills

Process control

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Root cause analysis

Communication

Excel

Health & safety awareness

Education

HNC in engineering

Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Process Owner - Manufacturing Engineering

Exeter Area | £40,000 - £45,000 | Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected manufacturing organisation for a Process Owner to join their engineering and production team.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced manufacturing professional, or a graduate with a relevant degree and experience in industry.

The purpose of the role will be to take ownership of critical production processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support the delivery of high-quality products within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role

As Process Owner, you will be responsible for ensuring manufacturing processes are controlled, compliant, efficient, and continuously improving. Working closely with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams, you will play a key role in process optimisation, problem-solving, and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring manufacturing and chemical processes are carried out in accordance with approved methods, materials, and equipment standards.
• Monitoring and reporting process performance metrics and audit results.
• Championing process management and continuous improvement activities across the department.
• Managing incoming process materials and supporting the approval and implementation of new materials.
• Working closely with Supply Chain to maintain material availability and identify suitable alternatives when required.
• Leading the implementation of new processes, equipment, and capital projects.
• Maintaining and approving departmental procedures, process documentation, and operating instructions.
• Supporting training activities and maintaining compliance with training requirements.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.
• Conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Managing departmental PFMEA activities and risk reduction plans.
• Supporting 5S, TPM, OEE measurement, and lean improvement initiatives.
• Participating in Kaizen and continuous improvement projects focused on cost, productivity, quality, and waste reduction.

About You

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience within a complex manufacturing or engineering environment - ideally casting.
• HNC minimum qualification in an engineering discipline (degree preferred).
• Strong understanding of process control, manufacturing methods, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, process management, value stream mapping, or similar improvement methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 3-day Christmas shutdown
• Annual salary reviews

If you are an experienced process-focused engineering professional looking to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business where continuous improvement is genuinely valued, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today through Butler Rose for a confidential discussion.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.