Process Engineer

AB InBev; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Process Engineer based in Cramlington. The role involves developing new processes and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Key responsibilities include participating in design reviews, managing equipment projects, and preparing budgets. Candidates must have an HNC level in Engineering and a recognized apprenticeship, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in manufacturing. Excellent problem-solving and project management skills are essential.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a low-medium volume manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage a multi-functional role.
• Committed to personal development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in customer and internal design reviews.
• Ensure tooling and quality requirements are considered early in NPI.
• Assist in the preparation of departmental budgets.

Skills

Safe operation of manual and automated machinery

Excellent practical and problem-solving abilities

Good project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Computer literate

Education

HNC level in Electro/Mechanical Engineering subject

Recognised four‑year engineering apprenticeship

Tools

AutoCAD/Solidworks

Job description

Process Engineer

Location: Cramlington

Salary: £45,000 + Excellent Benefits

Purpose

To assist or lead in the development of new processes and equipment and ensure that the work is carried out safely, efficiently and in‑line with company 5S and lean manufacturing principles, producing documentation, as required. Facilitate in the NPI process, DFM reviews and translate customer requirements into capable processes to achieve conforming manufactured solutions & products.

Responsibilities

• Participate in customer and internal design reviews supporting the operations department.
• Understand and translate engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Ensure that tooling, gauging & quality requirements are considered early in the NPI process.
• Assist in Supplier Quality Assurance activities to ensure a reliable supply of goods or services that satisfy the customer's needs.
• Project‑manage new equipment, plant, facility and services installations.
• Assist in the preparation of departmental budgets.
• Compile manufacturing documentation where applicable.
• Participate in equipment & process risk assessment reviews.
• Assist in production process problem solving.
• Produce written reports for Departmental Heads.
• Work with due regard to health and safety at all times.
• Ensure that 5S principals and good housekeeping prevail within all areas of work.

Qualifications

• Recognised four‑year engineering apprenticeship, either Electro/Mechanical or Technical/Craft based.
• Educated to a minimum of HNC level in Electro/Mechanical based Engineering subject.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a low‑medium volume manufacturing environment.

Skills and Attributes

• Safe operation of all manual and automated machinery.
• Be self‑starting, proactive and highly motivated.
• Excellent practical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Good project management skills.
• Determine priorities and manage time effectively.
• High level of flexibility.
• High level of fitting and machining skills.
• Read and understand technical manuals and drawings.
• Read and understand technical specifications.
• Manage a multi‑functional role.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good team‑working skills.
• Work under minimal supervision.
• Computer literate.
• Committed to personal development.
• Understand and apply 5S and Lean principals.

Desirable

• 2D or 3D drawing using AutoCAD/Solidworks, or similar package.
• Offer suggestions on improvements to equipment or processes.
• Experience of processes including various types of assembly, furnace brazing, soldering, CNC machining, TIG/plasma welding, vacuum systems and surface treatment.

Additional Information

Frequent liaison with customers, suppliers and all Boyd departments.

Work performed in normal factory and laboratory conditions. Possible external visits to customers and suppliers.

Candidate will work with minimal supervision, balancing multiple responsibilities.

EEO Statement

Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.