Process Engineer - Lean, Yield & Automation in High-Volume Ops

Saint Gobain Cristaleria, SL; Larne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction company is seeking a Process Engineer to work at their Kilwaughter brand in Larne, Northern Ireland. This role involves optimizing production processes for high-volume manufacturing while supporting new product introductions and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering or manufacturing, experience with Lean Manufacturing, and strong communication skills. You will lead initiatives for quality improvements and process stability within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in an engineering or manufacturing discipline preferred.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role considered.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies required.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational improvement projects and lean initiatives.
• Perform root-cause analysis to solve manufacturing issues.
• Support quality improvements and data analysis for process yield.

Skills

High-volume manufacturing processes

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in engineering or manufacturing

HND/HNC level qualifications with experience

Tools

KPIs (OEE, scrap, yield)

Automation

Material handling equipment

Job description

A leading global construction company is seeking a Process Engineer to work at their Kilwaughter brand in Larne, Northern Ireland. This role involves optimizing production processes for high-volume manufacturing while supporting new product introductions and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering or manufacturing, experience with Lean Manufacturing, and strong communication skills. You will lead initiatives for quality improvements and process stability within a dynamic team environment.