Process Engineer

Aqumen Recruitment; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a talented Process Engineer in Scunthorpe to drive process excellence in a respected manufacturing business. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of injection moulding processes, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience in lean manufacturing principles. Responsibilities include optimising production processes, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and implementing continuous improvement methodologies. Competitive salary and full-time, permanent contract offered.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of injection moulding processes and practical tool setting.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical mindset.
• Ability to manage workload effectively across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, improve, and optimise production processes.
• Ensure all production processes follow internal procedures.
• Analyse OEE data and drive improvement plans.

Skills

Injection Moulding processes

Problem-solving abilities

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Relevant qualification in Injection Moulding & Processing

HND/Degree in Engineering

Tools

5S

Kaizen

SMED

Job description

Process Engineer - Scunthorpe

Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 (inclusive of shift allowance)
Shifts: 3-shift rotation

• Nights: 22:00-06:00

• Afternoons: 14:00-22:00

• Mornings: 06:00-14:00
  Recruiter: Aqumen Recruitment
  Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Drive Process Excellence with a Leading Manufacturer!

Aqumen Recruitment is thrilled to be partnering with our client, a highly respected production business in Scunthorpe, as they seek a talented Process Engineer to join their growing team.

This role is ideal for a driven, analytical engineer who enjoys improving processes, optimising machine performance, and delivering measurable improvements across production. If you're passionate about lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and ensuring stable, efficient production processes-this could be your next career move.

Main Purpose of the Role

To maintain, improve, and optimise production processes, machine outputs and equipment capability-ensuring KPIs are achieved and exceeded across performance, scrap, availability and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Process & Production Optimisation

• Ensure all production processes follow internal procedures and best practice standards.

• Optimise process settings, standardise operations, and maintain accurate process data within the SMS database.

• Analyse OEE data and drive improvement plans targeting performance, availability, scrap reduction and cycle efficiency.

• Identify and implement improvements relating to cycle times, labour efficiency, weight reduction and process stability.

• Explore new technologies and support process development for New Product Introduction (NPI).

Lean & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement best practice methodologies using SMED, 5S, Kaizen and other lean tools.

• Monitor and improve tool change times, creating action plans to achieve set targets.

• Develop efficient process layouts in line with lean manufacturing principles.

Technical Support & Documentation

• Attend internal and external trials for new products and ensure all supporting documentation is completed.

• Maintain and update process equipment specifications, ensuring standardisation wherever possible.

• Coordinate and implement actions from customer requests, ECRs, and internal problem investigations.

Health & Safety

• Adhere to all site Health & Safety and Environmental Protection procedures.

• Proactively raise any potential H&S concerns.

• Fully empowered to stop work immediately if any threat to life, health or fire safety is identified.

Quality

• Ensure work practices conform to IATF quality standards.

• Maintain high levels of housekeeping and compliance throughout all activities.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Strong working knowledge of injection moulding processes and practical tool setting.

• Relevant qualification in Injection Moulding & Processing.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical mindset.

• Ability to manage workload effectively across shifts.

• Strong communication skills at all levels.

• Computer literate and comfortable with MS Office.

Desirable

• Experience within a high-volume automotive environment.

• BPTA PTL GA Level 3/4.

• HND/Degree in Engineering.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, SMED).

Behaviours

• Influential, persuasive and confident in driving improvements.

• Positive "can-do" attitude.