Process Engineer

Freudenberg; North Shields; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company in North Shields seeks a skilled Process Engineer to drive impactful change and champion continuous improvement within production processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, proven experience in manufacturing, and the ability to interpret technical documents. This role includes mentoring apprentices and enhancing team capabilities while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in process or manufacturing engineering.
• Ability to interpret engineering and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma principles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Harness raw data for evidence-based decisions.
• Champion continuous improvement culture.
• Play a key role in New Product Introduction.
• Create training materials for colleagues.
• Mentor and coach apprentices and technicians.
• Guide project teams and drive collaboration.
• Communicate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Uphold Health, Safety, and Environment standards.

Skills

Process engineering

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

Overview

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities

• Drive impactful change: Harness raw data and key performance indicators to make smart, evidence-based decisions that streamline workflows and cut waste—helping our production processes run at their best.
• Champion continuous improvement: Inspire and lead a culture of operational excellence by applying proven continuous improvement tools and methodologies, ensuring we’re always moving forward.
• Shape the future: Play a key role in New Product Introduction (NPI), making sure new products and processes are fully prepared for successful launches.
• Empower others: Create and deliver training materials across departments, helping colleagues build new skills and confidence.
• Build talent: Mentor and coach Apprentices and Technicians, supporting their growth and strengthening our team’s capabilities.
• Lead with influence: Guide project teams and chair meetings across factory departments, driving collaboration and results.
• Collaborate globally: Communicate with suppliers and vendors to ensure projects and essential components are delivered on time, every time.
• Prioritize safety and compliance: Uphold all Health, Safety, and Environment standards, meeting both company and statutory obligations to keep our workplace safe and compliant.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience gained through substantial industry practice.
• Proven experience in process or manufacturing engineering within a production or related environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering and technical drawings, schematics, and documentation in a production or process engineering setting.

Desirable but Not Essential

• Knowledge and experience of working with Lean or Six Sigma principles.
• Familiarity with quality systems such as FMEA and control plans.
• Experience of working within a health and safety system, including understanding of relevant legislation such as PUWER, COSHH, and other machinery safety regulations.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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