Process Engineer

TipTopJob; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Process Engineer to drive continuous improvement in our automotive manufacturing environment. You will partner with production teams to optimise processes, balance lines, and implement data-driven changes that boost efficiency and quality.

In this role you will use TPM, HOSHIN, SMED and QRCI methodologies, develop transfer methods and train teams to ensure sustainable improvements across operations.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Understanding Health & Safety regulations and Quality management systems (basic knowledge okay).
• Engineering degree or equivalent background to support structured problem solving.
• Continuous improvement mindset with data-driven approach and collaboration.
• Experience with improvement tools and standardising processes, or eagerness to develop those skills quickly.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement using proven tools to deliver performance improvements.
• Optimise tools and methods to achieve minimum cycle time while maintaining quality.
• Collaborate with production teams to boost efficiency across the department.
• Contribute to TPM, HOSHIN, SMED and QRCI workstreams and implement meaningful changes.
• Use analysis to improve shop stock layout and transfer methods to stock locations.
• Provide line balancing data and support training programmes for polyvalence and transfer.

Skills

Communication

Health & Safety Regulations knowledge

Continuous Improvement

TPM / Lean Tools

Team Coaching

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Ready to make a real difference in a dynamic manufacturing environment? This company is offering an exciting Process Engineer opportunity. If you enjoy improving processes, supporting production teams, and turning data into practical results, the Process Engineer role will put your skills to strong use, with plenty of room to learn, collaborate and progress in the Automotive sector.

What You Will Do

• Drive continuous improvement using proven improvement tools to deliver solutions that improve performance.
• Optimise tools and working methods to achieve minimum cycle time while maintaining high quality standards.
• Partner with production teams to boost efficiency and effectiveness across the department.
• Contribute to improvement workstreams such as TPM, HOSHIN, SMED and QRCI, helping teams implement meaningful change.
• Use analysis to improve shop stock layout and efficiencies, supporting better transfer methods to shop stock locations.
• Provide line balancing data and support standard operations and technical training programmes, including development around polyvalence and task transfer.

What You Will Bring

• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to coach others and support effective teamwork.
• A practical understanding of Health and Safety law regulations and Quality management systems (basic knowledge is a great start).
• An engineering degree (or equivalent relevant background) that supports structured problem:solving.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement, using data and collaboration to deliver clear outcomes.
• Experience with improvement tools and standardising processes, or a genuine enthusiasm to develop those skills quickly.

This Process Engineer role sits within the manufacturing and production improvement space, supporting this companys drive to improve plant performance, build capability across teams, and deliver cost savings through smarter ways of working. By providing line balancing insights, supporting effective transfer methods, and developing technical training programmes, you will help strengthen consistency and reliability across operations. The Process Engineer role also supports long:term operational excellence, ensuring improvements become embedded rather than temporary fixes.

Location

Lichfield