Process Engineer

Randstad Business Support - London; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Are you an experienced Process Engineer?
Do you consider yourself to be analytical, solution-driven, and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around the South West?

We have a fixed term Process Engineer role available within BD's technically advanced Push Button production line. This role is ideal for someone with strong problem-solving and process improvement experience and is data-led, collaborative, and improvement-focused.

Role: Process Engineer
Location: BD, South West
Rate: £40,000 - £45,000
Contract length: Fixed term
Shift Patterns: Day shift

Responsibilities:

• Lead investigation and resolution of loss issues including breakdowns, waste, and speed
• Implement and improve maintenance processes on designated product lines
• Generate and update 4-block plans, bottleneck actions, and focus KPI targets
• Provide shift teams with data-led direction using MES, PAB, and VOA systems
• Drive center-lining activities for sustained performance
• Implement Poka-Yoke solutions and drive Quality Notification (QN) reductions
• Lead initiatives to improve safety, quality, and waste reduction metrics
• Attend meetings and allocate resources to address line issues effectively
• Apply systematic root cause analysis for recurring losses
• Support continuous improvement (CI) projects and validation activities
• Advise on Maintenance Standards and improvements for reliability
• Provide coaching on CI tools and methodologies
• Support in breakdown situations when required

Essential requirements:

• HNC or Degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar field
• 5+ years of technical/manufacturing experience in high-speed automated assembly and packaging environments
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Experience in quality systems and safety in manufacturing
• Data analysis proficiency and ability to interpret operational KPIs
• Effective team player with leadership and mentoring abilities
• Strong communication and decision-making skills under pressure

Desirable requirements:

• Driving license and use of a car
• Some PLC experience preferred

Benefits:

• Matched contribution pension scheme (up to 10% of salary)
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Share save scheme (matched up to £150/month)
• Reward & recognition schemes for Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement
• Employee Assistance Program for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
• Subsidized canteen and free parking
• 240 hours annual leave (increasing to 247.5 after 5 years of service)
• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated support team throughout your assignment
• Paid holiday
• Access to exclusive online restaurant and retail discounts
• £300* referral bonus opportunity
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to Work, DBS, and reference checks.