Process Engineer

Xaar; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in inkjet innovation is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes and implement improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in engineering and hands-on experience in precision manufacturing. Responsibilities include driving efficiency, conducting root cause analyses, and supporting new equipment introductions.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and problem-solving.
• Hands-on experience in precision manufacturing.
• Excellent team collaboration and systematic work approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis on issues.
• Implement cost-saving measures.

Skills

Manufacturing process development

Process control through SPC

Structured problem solving methods

Data analysis and reporting

Change management processes

Education

Degree/HNC in Engineering

Job description

Level: IC3

Department: Operations, Process Engineering

Location: Huntingdon

About Xaar

Inkjet Innovator. Trusted Partner. Sustainable Future. Xaar is here to create a world where you can print anything you can imagine.

For more information, visit www.xaar.com.

Xaar Values

Xaar has defined 5 values which are vital to our business; each represents an area of essential importance to us. Their existence is intended to guide difficult decisions and shape behaviour.

Creative – we push the boundaries of what’s possible

Collaborative – everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly

Innovative – we always strive to constantly improve

Integrity – we deliver on our promises

Passion – we care about our technology, our products, our partners and each other

Purpose Of Role

• To develop, support and optimise manufacturing processes to achieve minimal variation, rework and reject rate
• To implement in-process measures to reduce variation
• To undertake root cause analysis on manufacturing issues
• To identify and prioritise cost-saving measures
• To propose, risk-assess, implement and validate changes to existing processes
• To support new equipment introduction
  
  

Reporting Relationships

Engineering Lead

Key Internal Relationships

• Process Engineers
• Production Supervisors and Team Leaders
• Equipment Engineers
  
  

Person Specification

The Process Engineer will have an extensive understanding of:

• Manufacturing process development
• Process control through SPC
• Structured problem solving methods and Root Cause Analysis
• Data analysis and reporting skills
• Change management processes
  
  

The Process Engineer will also

• Have excellent interpersonal and collaborative team working skills
• Work in a methodical and systematic manner
• Have a creative, inquisitive and proactive approach
  
  

Essential

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree/HNC or equivalent in an Engineering related discipline
• Problem solving / failure analysis methodologies
• Hands-on technical process knowledge in precision manufacturing
  
  

Desirable

• Laser processing
• Six Sigma/Lean experience
• New product and process introduction
• Software programming / automated assembly
• Materials knowledge, e.g. adhesives, metal deposition
• Machining
• Electrical/functional testing
• Metrology (Optical, tactile, vision systems)
• CAD
  
  

Submit your CV and a cover letter stating how you meet the requirements of the vacancy and why you are interested. Email it to [e-mail].

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