Process Engineer - Quality & Continuous Improvement

Superior Seals Ltd; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Private medical insurance

Profit sharing

Referral programme

Job summary

Superior Seals Ltd is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Ferndown team, with travel to Verwood. This hands-on role drives quality improvements on the production floor, using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to reduce defects and waste while ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

You will partner with operators, supervisors, engineering, and leadership to build a culture of continuous improvement and support new product introductions through validated processes and

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification ideally.
• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven experience driving quality improvements on the shop floor.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Knowledge of quality management systems
• Strong analytical and statistical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent analytical, critical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and root cause analysis techniques.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Data analysis and reporting proficiency.
• High attention to detail and commitment to compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement initiatives across all manufacturing sites.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Investigate quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools to reduce variation, waste, scrap, and rework.
• Analyse production and quality data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and control plans.
• Work closely with production teams to improve process capability and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Support new product introduction by validating manufacturing processes and ensuring quality requirements are achieved.
• Conduct process audits and verify compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements.
• Provide coaching and guidance to production colleagues on quality tools and best practices.
• Participate in customer and supplier quality improvement activities when required.
• Support internal and external audits, including ISO and customer audits.
• Assist in developing KPIs to monitor manufacturing quality performance.
• Promote a culture of quality ownership throughout the manufacturing operation.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Quality improvement

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

HNC/HND

Job description

Superior Seals Ltd is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Ferndown team, with travel to Verwood. This hands-on role drives quality improvements on the production floor, using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to reduce defects and waste while ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

You will partner with operators, supervisors, engineering, and leadership to build a culture of continuous improvement and support new product introductions through validated processes and