Process Engineer

Freudenberg Group; North Shields; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in North Shields is seeking an experienced Engineer to drive process improvements and lead projects. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering, proven experience in manufacturing, and the ability to mentor junior staff. The role involves collaborating with global suppliers and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering or technical field.
• Experience in process or manufacturing engineering in a production setting.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Drive impactful change by analyzing data to improve processes.
• Champion continuous improvement and lead operational excellence.
• Play a key role in New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
• Create and deliver training materials for skill development.
• Mentor Apprentices and Technicians to build team capabilities.
• Guide project teams and ensure collaboration across departments.
• Communicate with suppliers to ensure timely project delivery.
• Uphold Health, Safety, and Environment standards.

Skills

Data analysis

Continuous improvement methodologies

Project management

Training and mentoring

Compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Quality systems (FMEA, control plans)

Job description

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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