Process Engineering Manager

Apollo Fire Detectors; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start and finish times

Optional 9-day fortnight

50/50 office and home working

14 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Bonus Scheme

Pension scheme

BUPA health plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Apollo Fire Detectors is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead the Process Engineering function in Havant, England. This role involves leading the team, improving processes, and delivering effective operations.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in a manufacturing setting, knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma, and a collaborative approach. Apollo offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working, training, and an employee bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ability to analyze data and optimize processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Process Engineering team.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement projects.
• Support process governance and New Product Development.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing capacity through data analysis.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Commercial awareness

Strong communication

Job description

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.

We’re looking for a Process Engineering Manager to join our team at Apollo.

If you enjoy improving how things work, supporting people to do their best, and helping a manufacturing business grow, this could be a great opportunity for you.

At Apollo, you’ll be part of an innovative manufacturing business where people are encouraged to learn, share ideas and make a meaningful difference. You’ll work with supportive colleagues across the business and help shape improvements that have a real impact on our products, processes and future growth.

The main purpose of this role is to lead and support the Process Engineering function, helping the team deliver effective day-to-day operations while improving processes, increasing capacity and supporting Apollo’s strategic growth.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead, support and develop the Process Engineering team, helping colleagues understand priorities and work towards shared objectives
• Identify, plan and deliver continuous improvement projects that help improve manufacturing performance, efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Support good process governance, including clear procedures, effective change management and successful delivery of New Product Development/Introduction activity, including FAT/SAT validation
• Monitor and improve manufacturing capacity through data analysis, time studies, and system optimisation.
• Work with colleagues across manufacturing and leadership teams to support operational excellence, business performance and future growth

What We’re Looking For

• Experience leading, supporting and developing people within a manufacturing environment, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyse data, optimise processes, and implement effective operational improvements.
• Good commercial awareness and the confidence to make balanced decisions that consider performance, cost and growth
• A well‑organised and collaborative approach, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage a range of priorities

We are happy to talk flexible working.

Benefits Package

• Flexi‑start and finish times (1pm finish on a Friday available)
• Optional 9‑day fortnight
• 50/50 office and home working
• Buying/selling holiday
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave (new parents) and phased return to work for those parents that take extended leave i.e. maternity, adoption leave
• Training and professional development
• Employee Bonus Scheme
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 10.5% (subject to conditions)
• Non‑contributory Share Scheme (Halma shares have shown sustained performance growth)
• BUPA for eligible employees
• Health cash plan – contribution towards health care costs
• EAP Workplace options
• Life insurance – 3 times salary and up to 6 times if you have dependents
• Long service awards and additional holiday
• 24/7 support healthline
• Cycle to work scheme
• Participation/sponsorship for volunteering & charitable events
• Benefits for engineers as an IET Enterprise Partner
• Free electric car charging
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen