Process Engineering Manager

APRIL QUEST LIMITED; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

Employer contributions 10.5%

Share scheme

Bonus scheme

Healthcare

Hybrid working

Job summary

APRIL QUEST LIMITED is seeking an experienced Process Engineering Manager to lead a growing team in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will drive continuous improvement, cost reduction and operational excellence while developing the process engineering team.

Key responsibilities include coaching engineers, delivering Lean initiatives, completing SMED/line balancing projects and ensuring robust change management.

Qualifications

• Must have proven leadership of process engineering teams in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Strong track record in driving Lean initiatives and waste reduction.
• Experience delivering measurable cost savings and productivity improvements.
• Experience with change management and process control in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of process engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing.
• Identify and eliminate process waste through Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Lead projects focused on productivity improvement, cost reduction, capacity increases and process optimisation.
• Support engineering change management and manufacturing process control.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions relating to quality and operational issues.
• Experience leading engineering teams and strong background in manufacturing environments.
• Experience delivering measurable process improvements and cost savings.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and waste reduction.
• Experience leading root cause analysis.
• Engage, motivate and develop people.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Waste reduction

Root cause analysis

People development

Engagement/motivation

Education

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Tools

PRINCE2

Agile

Yamazumi analysis

SMED

Line balancing

Job description

We're working with a global industrial electronics manufacturer looking for an experienced Process Engineering Manager to lead a growing team and drive manufacturing performance across a high-volume production environment. This is a key leadership position within the manufacturing function, responsible for developing a team of Process Engineers while driving continuous improvement, process optimisation, cost reduction and operational excellence across the business. They manufacture thousands of products every day and is continuing to invest heavily in both people and production capability. As a result, this role offers significant scope to influence manufacturing strategy, improve operational performance, and leave a lasting impact on the business.

Visa and driving requirements

• There is no visa sponsorship available for this role, and a UK driving licence is required

Process Engineering Manager role responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of process engineers
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing
• Identify and eliminate process waste through Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Lead projects focused on productivity improvement, cost reduction, capacity increases and process optimisation
• Support engineering change management and manufacturing process control
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions relating to quality and operational issues
• Experience leading engineering teams
• Strong background in manufacturing environments
• Experience delivering measurable process improvements and cost savings
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and waste reduction
• Experience leading root cause analysis
• Ability to engage, motivate and develop people

Desirable requirements

• Experience within high-volume manufacturing environments
• Experience with SMED, Line balancing, Yamazumi analysis or other similar Lean methodologies
• Project management training or qualifications (PRINCE2, Agile or equivalent)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Benefits

• 9 day fortnight (every other Friday off)
• Up to 10.5% employer contributions
• Share scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Healthcare
• Hybrid working