Process Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% Pension Contribution

Private Health Care

Death in Service Package

Full Sick Pay

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Free Parking

Subsidised Restaurant

Job summary

Yamazaki Mazak in Worcester is seeking a Process Engineer to optimise spindle service centre manufacturing and refurbishment processes. You will design, implement and refine production systems to improve efficiency, quality and cost control while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role involves data-driven process analysis, collaboration with teams, and training personnel on new processes and procedures, supporting business objectives and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical drawings and assemblies.
• Proven experience in process engineering and data-driven improvements.
• Experience with process optimization tools and statistical analysis.
• Ability to follow procedures and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform process analysis of existing manufacturing processes and recommend improvements.
• Design, test and implement manufacturing systems to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Apply process control techniques to ensure consistent quality.
• Collaborate to set up cost-effective, efficient production methods.
• Maintain and collect data of procedures to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Develop best practices and innovative solutions to improve production rates and reliability.
• Provide training and technical support on new processes and equipment.
• Report to management on changes affecting other departments.
• Map processes to support transition to D365.

Skills

Process optimization

Mechanical drawings

Analytical skills

Communication

Planning

Education

Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Eng degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Process Engineer

Worcester

£34,921 to £44,373 plus excellent benefits

The Company

Our client, Yamazaki Mazak, is a leading global manufacturing company based in Worcester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading machine tool manufacturer that has been at the forefront of the industry for many years.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Process Engineer to join the Spindle Service Centre (SSC) team at its Worcester facility.The SSC is a specialist manufacturing operation responsible for the repair, refurbishment and testing of machine tool spindles, supporting Mazak's customers and wider service operations.

The Process Engineer will play a key role in optimising and improving the centre's manufacturing and refurbishment processes and will be responsible for designing, implementing and refining production systems to improve efficiency, quality and consistency while minimising costs. They will also ensure that production capabilities are aligned with business objectives and that processes meet relevant quality and regulatory standards.

Job Description

• Performing process analysis of existing manufacturing processes. Interpreting the data and making recommendations for improvement.
• Designing, testing and implementing manufacturing systems and processes to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Applying process control techniques and equipment which ensure consistent product quality to meet quality standards.
• Collaborating with team members to set up production methods that are cost-effective and efficient.
• Writing, maintaining, and collecting data of procedures and process changes to ensure a high level of compliance with safety protocols, and environmental and regulatory standards.
• Developing best practices, routines and innovative solutions to complex engineering issues to improve production rates, quality and product reliability.
• Providing training and technical support to personnel on new processes, equipment, and procedures.
• Reporting to management on process changes and improvements that might affect other departments.
• Process mapping to support the transition to D365.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Good understanding of mechanical component drawings and assemblies.
• Proven experience in process engineering.
• Strong analytical skills, and proficiency in statistical analysis and process optimization tools.
• Self-motivated and good communication, attention to detail.
• Organised, able to plan ahead and good ability to follow written procedures

Desirable Criteria:

• Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other related business and production methodologies are highly desirable.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous experience in machine tools and/or spindle assembly.
• IT skills, and previous experience with Microsoft packages

The successful candidate can also expect the following

• Join a successful, multi-national manufacturing company
• Excellent career potential
• 8% Pension Contribution
• Private Health Care
• Death in Service Package
• Full Sick Pay
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Free Parking
• Subsidised Restaurant

Band 8 - 10