Process Engineer

Red The Consultancy; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Process Engineer for a 6-month rolling contract in London. The role focuses on the introduction of new products and involves designing manufacturing solutions, validating processes, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should hold a Mechanical Engineering degree and possess relevant technical experience, particularly in manufacturing environments. This is a competitive opportunity to influence and improve the processes that shape high-reliability products.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment is essential.
• Knowledge of PUWER, LOLER, and HSE regulations expected.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and quality standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Design improvement solutions and manage implementation from concept to final handover.
• Create technical documentation and validate tooling and processes.
• Monitor project KPIs and manage production efficiency.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Excel

Word

MES

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Process Engineer to join our London-based client on an initial 6-month rolling contract.

The Process Engineer ensures the industrialisation and introduction of new high-reliability products into production (submerge and terrestrial), providing specifications and tooling to ensure products can be reliably and consistently assembled and tested.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent (industrial, production).
• Ability to make reliability engineering judgments under pressure.
• Experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in machine and tooling qualifications/validations.
• Knowledge of PUWER, LOLER, HSE regulations.
• Knowledge of ISO standards (safety, materials, design, etc).
• Knowledge of CAD software (e.g., CREO, SolidWorks, CATIA).
• Knowledge of quality standards.
• Organized, disciplined & methodical approach to problem solving.
• Motivated with strong interpersonal & team skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Potential knowledge of MES, SAP, ERP systems.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Design improvement solutions (mechanical assembly process, tools, tooling, manufacturing equipment) using lean manufacturing principles.
• Manage implementation of step change improvements & new innovations, from initial concept to final handover.
• Create technical documentation for new equipment/process solutions (mechanical procedures, tooling drawings, manufacturing procedures, etc.) following company standards.
• Validate tooling, test benches (ergonomics, safety), new processes before manufacturing introduction.
• Define and monitor project KPIs and budgets.
• Manage SPR and PO processes.
• Perform PUWER assessments.
• Define maintenance strategies for new and existing equipment.
• Conduct FMEA analyses.
• Collaborate with R&D to ensure product and process design for manufacturing ease.
• Evaluate prototypes and provide feedback to improve assembly and design.
• Design tooling and equipment to simplify assembly.
• Review and validate contract documentation (drawings, BOM).
• Participate in NPI meetings, providing inputs and reports.
• Ensure assembly procedures are approved and issued as per plan.
• Write build and process specifications for new products.
• Procure, design, validate, and commission tooling/equipment according to standards and regulations.
• Define standard build times and maintain Reference Ops.
• Supervise production during first builds; support start-up and daily operations.
• Instruct operators, investigate defects, and implement corrective actions.
• Review and improve production processes for efficiency, quality, HSE, and cost.
• Conduct process audits and lead Kaizen projects.
• Collaborate with departments like Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, etc.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Competitive hourly rate.