Process Engineer

P&S Personnel Rail; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

P&S Personnel Rail is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimise production capability across a major site producing foam and gas suppression systems. The role is hands-on, focused on improving efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing quality in collaboration with production, engineering and supply chain teams on site.

You will work in an office and site-based environment, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• HNC or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (qualification emphasized).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Data-driven approach with solid computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and review production plans to meet output, cost and quality objectives.
• Monitor expenditure and forecast resource and production capacity requirements.
• Optimise manufacturing layouts for assembly and materials handling.
• Design and improve manufacturing processes, equipment and machine utilisation.
• Plan and sequence manufacturing operations to improve flow and efficiency.
• Provide guidance into manufacturability in engineering concepts.
• Lead and support Six Sigma / DMAIC continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to boost quality, cost and productivity.

Skills

Communication skills

Data-driven mindset

Computer literate

Proactive/work ethic

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

What You Will Do

You will play a key role in optimising the production capability of one of our major manufacturing sites producing foam and gas suppression systems used worldwide. This is a hands‑on manufacturing engineering role focused on improving efficiency, reducing cost and enhancing quality across production operations. You will work closely with production, engineering and supply chain teams in an office and site-based environment to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

How You Will Do It

• Plan, manage and review production plans to meet output, cost and quality objectives
• Monitor expenditure and forecast resource and production capacity requirements
• Optimise manufacturing layouts for assembly and materials handling
• Design and improve manufacturing processes, equipment and machine utilisation
• Plan and sequence manufacturing operations to improve flow and efficiency
• Provide guidance and input into engineering design concepts for manufacturability
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma / DMAIC methodologies
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive quality, cost and productivity improvements

What We Are Looking For

• HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
• Computer literate with a practical, data-driven mindset
• Proactive, driven and confident with a strong work ethic

What We Offer

• Working Hours: Monday to Thursday from 7:30am to 4:00pm and Friday from 7:30am to 1:30pm.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Overtime opportunities (where applicable)