Process Engineer - Lean Improvements & Cost Savings

Steris plc.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

STERIS plc is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Leicester-based operations. You will support continuous improvement, improve line efficiency, reduce costs, and drive quality through data-driven root-cause analysis.

The role requires hands-on project leadership, stakeholder management, and strong communication skills to deliver multiple improvement projects and ensure Lean objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Process Improvement projects.
• Experience managing projects with stakeholders.
• Full clean UK Driving Licence.
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, Sage or Microsoft 365.
• Ability to create process flows and standard work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities to improve yield, reduce waste and costs.
• Collects data to support improvements through time observations and analysis.
• Leads troubleshooting projects to resolve operational issues.
• Prepare and support individuals through change to drive success.
• Manages project risks and issues to minimise impact on delivery.
• Demonstrates justification and benefits to leadership.
• Ensures consistency of results by monitoring post-launch performance.
• Coordinates with departments to standardize and update procedures.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Change Management

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft 365

Sage

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

STERIS plc is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Leicester-based operations. You will support continuous improvement, improve line efficiency, reduce costs, and drive quality through data-driven root-cause analysis.

The role requires hands-on project leadership, stakeholder management, and strong communication skills to deliver multiple improvement projects and ensure Lean objectives are met.