Process Improvement Engineer

TIMI-MATIK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Birmingham is seeking a skilled Process Improvement Engineer. You will work to enhance manufacturing operations by driving efficiency and performance improvements through data-driven initiatives and lean methodologies. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of lean tools, with recent graduates encouraged to apply. The role offers an annual bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension scheme up to 6%

Private healthcare

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving capability required.
• Sound understanding of process engineering principles expected.
• Proven experience or knowledge of lean tools is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive data-driven initiatives to optimise production processes.
• Use lean manufacturing principles to identify bottlenecks and improve workflow.
• Work closely with teams to implement engineering improvements.

Skills

Problem-solving capability

Understanding of process engineering principles

Knowledge of lean tools

Education

Manufacturing Engineer or equivalent degree

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma

DMAIC

5S

SPC

Visual management

Job description

A leading manufacturing company are looking for a skilled and analytical Process Improvement Engineer for their site in Central Birmingham.

The focus of the role is to drive efficiency, reliability, and performance across the manufacturing operations. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll combine engineering expertise with a passion for continuous improvement to deliver measurable results in quality, output, and cost reduction.

Key Tasks

• Drive data‑driven initiatives to optimise production processes, eliminate waste, and enhance process control
• Use lean manufacturing principles and root cause analysis techniques to identify bottlenecks, improve workflow, and build robust, repeatable systems that strengthen operational stability.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to implement engineering improvements, support standardisation through SOPs, and ensure sustainable change through training and coaching.

We’re looking for someone with strong problem‑solving capability, sound understanding of process engineering principles, and proven experience or knowledge of lean tools (Six Sigma, DMAIC, 5S, SPC, and visual management). Previous experience is ideal however applications are welcome from recent graduates (Manufacturing Engineer, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar).

The position is site based Monday to Friday and comes with an annual bonus, pension scheme up to 6%, private healthcare and 25 days holiday.