Process Engineer II

-; South Somerset; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm is seeking a Process Engineer based in Crewkerne, UK. The role involves optimising manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvements, and implementing lean manufacturing standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing process engineering and continuous improvement methodologies like Lean-Sigma. Strong Excel skills for data analysis are highly valued. This is a permanent, fully onsite position with a structured work schedule promoting work-life balance.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Promotion of work-life balance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position for Manufacturing Process Engineering.
• Continuous improvement background in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Optimise manufacturing processes focusing on safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead lean initiatives for continuous improvement through waste reduction.
• Manage New Product Introduction ensuring smooth transitions from design to production.
• Maintain compliance with EHS and ISO standards.
• Deliver hands-on process engineering support using data analysis.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Lean-Sigma

Data analysis

Strong Excel skills

Job description

Position Summary

Process Engineer

Crewkerne

07:30-16:00

Permanent

Are you a skilled Process Engineer within a manufacturing environment? Come be a part of this global manufacturing company at its market leading Hydraulic Valve Systems Europe division (HVSE). Be a part of this expansive site as it implements future technology within valve products in both new creation and improvements on original technology across large international customers.

As a Process Engineer at its HVSE hub, you will drive proper process engineering best practice and enforce lean‑manufacturing process and safety standards, while improving manufacturing flow and keeping ongoing quality standards. Responsibility will be yours for project improvement and keeping lean standards for site production.

Why work for this business

• Fantastic career progression opportunities within a global organisation and leading the hub of Europe in valve technology
• Work for a great organisation promotion work life balance with their shifts being 07:30-16:00 Monday‑Thursday, and an early finish Friday 08:00‑13:00
• Fully onsite position

Responsibilities

• Optimise and improve manufacturing processes through focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and cost‑effectiveness across machining operations
• Lead and support lean initiatives by driving continuous improvement through waste reduction, process standardisation, and shop floor optimisation.
• Manage and contribute to New Product Introduction and localisation projects, ensuring smooth transitions from design to production.
• Maintain compliance with EHS and ISO standards, supporting audits and promoting strong 5S and change management practices.
• Deliver hands‑on process engineering support, using data analysis and internal systems to identify and implement impactful improvements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position for Manufacturing Process Engineering
• Continuous improvement background and knowledge using Lean‑Sigma in a similar environment
• Industry background within Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
• Hydraulic experience and/or background is a strong benefit to have
• Six‑Sigma or similar process improvement experience is a strong bonus to have
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of how to effectively analyses data to meet business demand, would be advantageous to have