Process Engineer

Cubed Talent; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubed Talent client in West Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to own a defined manufacturing area and drive improvements across NPI, process development, equipment, productivity, quality and manufacturing performance.

You will lead projects from concept through to implementation, collaborate with Production, Quality, Design and external suppliers, and ensure processes are efficient, safe, capable and aligned with customer and business requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in process/manufacturing/production engineering, ideally in automotive Tier 1 or high-volume environments.
• Experience applying APQP, PFMEA, Six Sigma and SPC methodologies.
• Knowledge of process development, workstation design and production cell layouts.
• Proven ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and monitor new product and product variant introductions.
• Apply APQP methodologies throughout the NPI process.
• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and process controls.
• Define requirements for new manufacturing equipment and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing and PDCA.
• Improve capacity, cycle times, OEE, quality and overall process efficiency.
• Drive reductions in scrap and rework; ensure safety improvements.
• Manage engineering and process changes per procedures and quality systems.
• Provide technical support to production teams and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in design reviews for DFM and DFA and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

APQP

PFMEA

Six Sigma

Statistical Process Control

NPI projects

Lean Manufacturing

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client is a globally recognised leader in advanced automotive and industrial manufacturing, supplying high-performance components and systems to major OEM customers across the automotive, construction, agricultural, and engine power sectors.

Based in West Yorkshire and part of a major global engineering group, the business combines the scale and resources of an international organisation with a strong focus on innovation, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement.

As the business continues to grow and develop its manufacturing operations, they are looking to strengthen their Production Engineering team with an experienced Process Engineer.

The Role

A hands-on Process Engineering position with responsibility for supporting a defined manufacturing area and driving improvements across new product introduction, process development, equipment, productivity, quality, and manufacturing performance.

You will take ownership of engineering projects from initial concept through to implementation, including capital expenditure projects, new equipment introduction, process development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working closely with Production, Quality, Purchasing, Design, and external suppliers, you will play a key role in ensuring manufacturing processes are efficient, capable, safe, and aligned with customer and business requirements.

The role would suit a Process or Manufacturing Engineer with experience within an automotive Tier 1, FMCG, or similarly demanding manufacturing environment, who enjoys solving complex technical problems and delivering measurable improvements.

What's in it for you?

Salary: £40,000

Permanent, Full-Time Contract

• Mon–Thurs 08:30–17:00 | Fri 08:30–13:30
• 25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays
• Stakeholder pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Life Assurance – 4x salary
• Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) following qualifying period
• Opportunity to work within a global engineering and manufacturing environment
• Exposure to major NPI, process improvement, automation, and capital investment projects

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and monitor new product and product variant introductions
• Apply APQP methodologies throughout the NPI process
• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes, identifying appropriate work methods, equipment, tooling, and process controls.
• Define requirements for new manufacturing equipment and work collaboratively with machine design, production, quality, purchasing, and other stakeholders
• Lead and implement continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing and PDCA methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve production capacity, output, first‑run capability, cycle times, OEE, quality, and overall process efficiency.
• Drive reductions in scrap and rework
• Improve manufacturing safety, ergonomics, material flow, and production cell layouts.
• Manage engineering and process changes in accordance with company procedures and quality systems.
• Provide technical support to production teams, investigating process and equipment issues and implementing both immediate containment and long‑term corrective solutions.
• Lead and contribute to improvement projects, managing cost, quality, timing, resources, and implementation.
• Participate in design reviews, influencing product and process development to ensure effective Design for Manufacture and Design for Test.
• Manage relationships with external equipment and process suppliers, overseeing procurement, development, performance, and delivery.
• Develop and maintain key manufacturing documentation, including PFMEA, Process Control Plans, operator instructions, and related process documentation.
• Support the ongoing development and optimisation of manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, cost, and operational performance.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years' experience within Process/manufacturing/production Engineering (a similar engineering role) ideally in automotive Tier 1, FMCG, or similarly high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Practical knowledge and application of:
  • APQP, PFMEA, Six Sigma, and Statistical Process Control methodologies
  • Manufacturing process development, workstation design, and production cell layout.
  • Material flow, Kanban, pull systems, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Experience of managing or supporting NPI projects and activities.
• Strong understanding of structured problem‑solving techniques and a proven ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and use it to drive process improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work effectively across multiple functions and levels.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects to agreed cost, quality, and timescale.
• Good understanding of manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Knowledge of CAD systems, ideally AutoCAD, for the development of parts, tooling, layouts, and manufacturing solutions.
• Ability to learn and adopt new technologies and manufacturing processes.

Desirable Experience

• Multi‑skilled engineering knowledge across mechanical, electrical (electronics), Hydraulics, pneumatics.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.