Process Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd in Lichfield is seeking a Process Engineer with an engineering degree to take ownership of process improvements and production efficiency.

You will work closely with production teams to reduce cycle times, improve quality, and drive operational excellence across the site.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and process optimisation.
• Excellent communication with production teams.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• Full rights to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Optimise manufacturing processes and production performance.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives on site.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to drive efficiency.
• Analyse production processes to find cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Manufacturing process understanding

Process optimisation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team coaching

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Salary: £40,000

Job Title: Process Engineer

Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire

Hours: Monday - Friday (Early finish at 2:30pm on Fridays)

Job Role of the Process Engineer

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an Engineering Degree qualified Process Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within manufacturing, taking ownership of process improvements, production efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will be responsible for optimising manufacturing processes, improving production performance, reducing cycle times and maximising product quality. Working closely with production teams, you will identify opportunities for improvement, implement solutions and help drive operational excellence across the site.

Sector - Manufacturing / Process Engineering

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Process Engineer:

• Engineering Degree qualified.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and process optimisation.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively with production teams.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Full rights to work in the UK.

Requirements for the Process Engineer:

• Experience or knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
• Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Coaching, team building and motivational skills.
• Ability to analyse production processes and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working within FMCG environments.

Desirable Requirements for the Process Engineer:

• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies including TPM, HOSHIN, SMED and QRCI.
• Experience with line balancing, cycle time optimisation and production efficiency improvements.
• Experience developing standard operating procedures and technical training programmes.

The Process Engineer will benefit from:

• Salary of £40,000.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• Early finish at 2:30pm every Friday.
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement projects across the business.
• Working closely with production and engineering teams.
• Opportunity to develop skills and progress within a manufacturing environment.