Process Engineer

Henderson Brown Recruitment; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Brown Recruitment is seeking a Process Engineer for a well-established FMCG manufacturing site in Norfolk. You will lead reliability-driven and continuous improvement initiatives to optimise production, improve asset performance, and enhance product quality.

The role offers a 4-on/4-off days shift pattern (6am–6pm) in Norfolk with responsibilities spanning data analysis, problem solving, and collaboration across departments to meet operational targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in process engineering, manufacturing, or continuous improvement within a production-based environment.
• Proven ability to deliver improvements in efficiency, equipment performance, or overall operational effectiveness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience applying structured improvement methodologies.
• Confidence working with data analysis tools to interpret performance and support decision-making activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimise production outputs.
• Implement reliability-focused strategies to enhance asset performance and strengthen preventative maintenance practices.
• Investigate process issues using structured problem-solving techniques and implement long-term, sustainable solutions.
• Interpret performance data to identify inefficiencies, trends, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Support implementation of process changes, product trials, and introduction of new or revised production methods.
• Promote consistent working practices through standardisation, continuous improvement tools, and workforce engagement.
• Work collaboratively with multiple departments to drive performance improvements and achieve operational targets.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Structured problem-solving tools

Job description

A well-established manufacturing business within the FMCG sector is seeking a Process Engineer to support continuous improvement initiatives, optimise production processes, and enhance equipment reliability and product quality. This is a newly created position, offering the opportunity to lead reliability-focused projects and contribute to site-wide performance improvements.

Process Engineer

Salary - up to £50,000

Shift Pattern - 4 on 4 off days (6am to 6pm)

Location - Norfolk

Responsibilities

• Deliver improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimise production outputs.
• Implement reliability-focused strategies to enhance asset performance and strengthen preventative maintenance practices.
• Investigate process issues using structured problem-solving techniques and implement long-term, sustainable solutions.
• Interpret performance data to identify inefficiencies, trends, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Support implementation of process changes, product trials, and introduction of new or revised production methods.
• Promote consistent working practices through standardisation, continuous improvement tools, and workforce engagement.
• Work collaboratively with multiple departments to drive performance improvements and achieve operational targets.

Requirements

• Experience in process engineering, manufacturing, or continuous improvement within a production-based environment.
• Worked in a similar role such as (continuous improvement engineer or reliability engineer)
• Proven ability to deliver improvements in efficiency, equipment performance, or overall operational effectiveness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience applying structured improvement methodologies.
• Confidence working with data analysis tools to interpret performance and support decision-making activities.
• Understanding of maintenance strategies, equipment reliability, and process optimisation within manufacturing settings.
• Effective communication skills, with ability to influence, engage, and collaborate across different teams.
• Awareness of health, safety, and quality standards relevant to a regulated production environment.