Process Engineer in Birmingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment firm is looking for a Process Engineer to join their team in Birmingham. The role focuses on optimising manufacturing processes, implementing continuous improvement strategies, and working with new EV technologies. Ideal candidates will have a background in process engineering, preferably with experience in PCB and automotive manufacturing. The position offers a starting salary of £49,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in process optimisation and continuous improvement.
• Proven knowledge of quality improvement tools.
• Familiarity with printed circuit boards and chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies using Six Sigma.
• Design, test, and upgrade automated systems.

Skills

Process/production improvement experience

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma expertise

Experience with PCB and automotive manufacturing

Education

HND or Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Process Engineer / Continuous Improvement Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer / Production Engineer

Required to join a manufacturer automotive electronics, components and PCB (Printed circuit boards) in Birmingham.

The successful Process Engineer will work across traditional automotive processes and new EV technologies, optimising manufacturing operations and leading the introduction of new equipment and process improvements.

You’ll have a background in process engineering and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment, preferably with knowledge of printed circuit board (PCB), electronics, batch production, chemical handling, or automotive manufacturing.

Package

• £49,000 depending on experience
• Based in Birmingham

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes from concept to certification
• Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing – using Six Sigma and quality improvement tools
• Assess production processes, conduct measurements, and interpret data to identify improvement opportunities
• Design, run, test, and upgrade mechanical and automated systems, including chemical and batch operations
• Drive introduction and commissioning of new equipment
• Create clear documentation, SOPs, and process control plans
• Implement and maintain 5S methodology across production areas
• Liaise with various engineering departments - Quality, Production, and Design Engineering
• Site based in Birmingham

Requirements

• Process/production improvement experience
• HND or Degree qualified in Mechanical engineering, Industrial, production engineering, process engineering, Chemical Engineering (or related discipline)
• Proven experience as a Process Engineer / Continuous Improvement Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer / Production Engineer or similar
• Proven experience in process optimisation and continuous improvement
• Exposure to printed circuit board (PCB), electronics, batch production, chemical handling, or automotive manufacturing
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality improvement tools
• Must be commutable to Birmingham

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