Process Engineer

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd; West Orchard; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forging company in the UK is looking for a Process Engineer to implement improvement projects across manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Project Management within Mechanical Engineering and experience in complex manufacturing environments. Responsibilities include managing cost-saving projects, improving safety standards, and identifying opportunities for operational enhancements. The role offers competitive benefits, including 33 days of holiday and a development-focused work environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

5% pension scheme contribution

Bonus scheme linked to performance

Health cash plan with discounts

Access to fitness apps and gyms

Free work wear and PPE

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in Project Management with Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Experience in complex multi process manufacturing.
• Good understanding of both 2D and 3D CAD packages.
• Strong knowledge of quality functions including corrective actions.
• Health and Safety conscious with proactive approach to standards.
• Familiar with Continuous Improvement and Lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing improvement projects across manufacturing.
• Manage and deliver cost saving and business critical projects.
• Work with technical and quality teams to ensure compliance.
• Identify and act on continuous improvement opportunities.
• Present project updates to management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally for project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Analysis of Production Data

Continuous Improvement

Health and Safety Standards

Tools

CAD Software

Lean/6 Sigma Tools

Job description

Independent Forgings and Alloys Process Engineer

Independent Forgings and Alloys have an exciting opportunity for a committed, driven and ambitious Process Engineer to join our journey to become the number one forging company in the world.

Over the last few years Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) have invested in the business and have successfully doubled our turnover and are continuing on this path. Due to this investment and growth, we are looking to expand our Engineering team and we are looking for an experienced Process Engineer with a strong background in complex manufacturing projects.

Main Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Projects Manager you will be responsible for the implementation of improvement projects across the different manufacturing processes on site. Individual project management and delivery of cost saving, health & safety and business critical projects, delivering to a realistic timeframe and providing frequent progress updates. Along with involvement in group projects and contribute to the team’s goals/KPIs.

A typical day may include:

• Support and aid departments with improvement projects highlighted by operators and area leads. Must be able to take different suggestions and provide a clear plan to the team which presents the most appropriate solution found.
• Implementation of new products, processes and manufacturing techniques.
• Optimisation and modification to existing processes and products; aiming to reduce cost and improve performance.
• Work closely with technical and quality teams to ensure changes conform to the customers standards.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities across the business and apply modern manufacturing techniques to improve performance and future-proof processes.
• Use data capturing techniques to attain key production data; use analytic methods to correctly analyse the data to highlight potential opportunities for improvement.
• Presenting regular project/task updates to different levels of management to capture progress. Taking responsibility for any overdue actions either individually or working with the other engineers to help get tasks on track.
• Liaise and work cross-functionally with departments on all projects/tasks to ensure each project is delivered to its fullest potential and capture true benefits.

Qualifications / Experience

• Strong background in Project Management within Mechanical Engineering, ideally in complex multi process manufacturing
• Experience from a wide range of manufacturing sectors within the metals sector
• Good understanding of CAD packages ideally both 2D and 3D
• Strong knowledge of quality functions, such as root cause / corrective actions
• Health and Safety conscious with a pro‑active approach to improving safety standards across the site
• Understanding of CI / Lean tools (PFMEA, VSM, DMAIC, LEAN / 6 SIGMA)

About Independent Forgings

Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA) is one of Britain’s leading independent aerospace and industrial forgers. The unique feature of IFA is the combination of open and closed‑die forging while also undertaking the whole production process from raw material to the finished product in one location. Operating from a (Apply online only) ft2 facility in Sheffield, we manufacture high‑integrity, open‑die and closed‑die forged components in nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys for customers and tier‑one suppliers within the aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine as well as oil and gas sector.

Why work for us?

At IFA we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. As one of the UK’s leading forge manufacturing company we want to ensure that we attract, motivate and retain the best people who can deliver the best service to the company and our customers.

We offer you:

• Holidays – you will have 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – IFA wants to provide its employees a good foundation for the life after work and hence offers a 5% contribution.
• Bonus scheme – this is linked to team and company performance.
• Westfield cash plan – IFA provides level 1 health cash plan which comes along with numerous discounts and special offers, including gym discounts, online, high street and grocery retailers and many more.
• Wellhub – access to various fitness apps and gyms in the local area.
• Free work wear and PPE.
• Development – we offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career.