Process Engineer

Latitude Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Poole is seeking a Process Engineer due to expansion. The candidate will lead process development and optimization, improve operational efficiency, and participate in continuous improvement projects using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies. With a mix of on-floor and office work, the role provides an excellent environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Performance Based Bonus

Personal Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with LEAN, Kaizen, or Six Sigma methodologies is ideal.
• Previous Process Engineering experience is an advantage.
• Exposure to root cause analysis and CAD design is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement process improvement initiatives to increase OEE and reduce scrap.
• Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot issues.
• Monitor KPIs to analyze performance data.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical Skills

Lean

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Education

Degree in Chemical / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Process Engineer

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Process Engineer to join a leading engineering company based in Poole.

Introduction

The Process Engineer role is a new position that has been created within the company due to expansion plans and will be a key role within the business in driving continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.

This Process Engineer will be responsible for leading process development, optimisation, and standardisation activities aimed at improving OEE, reducing scrap rates, and enhancing process stability and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• To lead and implement process improvement initiatives to increase OEE, reduce scrap, and improve process consistency across all manufacturing lines.
• Develop, document, and optimise production processes, ensuring robust control plans are in place and followed.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA), troubleshoot and identify issues
• Support and train production staff in following defined standard operating procedures and best practices when required.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and R&D, to deliver technical solutions and operational improvements.
• Drive the development and introduction of new equipment, tooling, and materials.
• Monitor KPI s to analyse performance data to enhance production efficiency.
• Participate in or lead continuous improvement projects, using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Maintain and update technical documentation, including work instructions, process control plans, and training material.

Ideal Skills

The ideal candidate will have a Degree in Chemical / Mechanical or relatable discipline, have excellent practical problem solving, communication and analytical skills. Experience with LEAN, Kaizen or 6 Sigma.
An advantage would be previous Process Engineering experience, route cause analysis and or CAD design exposure.

This role will be 65% on the shop floor and 35% office based.

Salary

GBP35K - GBP40K

Benefits

Performance Based Bonus 5%
Personal Development Opportunities

If you could be interested in this fantastic Process Engineer role, please apply and we'll be in touch to discuss further.