Process Engineer – Mass Manufacturing & Lean Improvement

Trelleborg Group; Retford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual leave

Training opportunities

Growth within company

Modern equipment

Job summary

Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure in Retford, United Kingdom, is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to analyse, design and optimise production processes. You will drive efficiency, reduce waste and ensure consistent product quality in a mass manufacturing setting.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will implement ME projects, develop SOPs, monitor KPIs, and train staff while applying Lean, Six Sigma and process control know-how to deliver robust manufacturing improvements and safer

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a process engineering role within mass manufacturing or industrial production.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, automation and process control.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar methodologies (certification a plus).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve existing manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain high quality standards.
• Develop and implement process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Maintenance, R&D, and Production to support operational goals.
• Create and maintain process documentation such as SOPs, work instructions, and process flow diagrams.
• Monitor and analyze production data and KPIs to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Support the introduction of new products and technologies into the manufacturing process.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues and implement CAPA (corrective and preventive actions).
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Train production staff on new processes and equipment.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process control

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Process simulation tools

Data analysis platforms

Job description

Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure in Retford, United Kingdom, is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to analyse, design and optimise production processes. You will drive efficiency, reduce waste and ensure consistent product quality in a mass manufacturing setting.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will implement ME projects, develop SOPs, monitor KPIs, and train staff while applying Lean, Six Sigma and process control know-how to deliver robust manufacturing improvements and safer