Process Improvement Engineer

Rubicon People; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering business in Blandford is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to lead projects that drive operational efficiency and deliver impactful change. You will be responsible for managing production engineering initiatives, designing efficient layouts, and introducing new processes. The ideal candidate has experience in production or manufacturing engineering and a strong command of lean tools. This role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Annual bonus scheme

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Opportunities for further development

Autonomy to lead projects

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process improvement role.
• Strong knowledge of lean tools.
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing production engineering projects and reporting on progress.
• Designing and improving production cell layouts to optimise efficiency.
• Leading the introduction of new processes, tools, and practices.

Skills

Lean tools such as 5Y

8D

FMEA

Value Stream Mapping

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Process Improvement Engineer | Blandford | £45,000

As a Process Improvement Engineer, you’ll play a key role in driving operational efficiency and delivering meaningful change across production. This is a hands-on opportunity to lead improvement projects, introduce new processes, and influence how products are built and delivered.

Join a well-established engineering business where your ideas will be valued, and your impact will be visible.

As Process Improvement Engineer, you will benefit from:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Healthcare plan
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities for further development
• Autonomy to lead projects and influence change

As Process Improvement Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing production engineering projects and reporting on progress
• Designing and improving production cell layouts to optimise efficiency
• Leading the introduction of new processes, tools, and practices
• Creating and maintaining work instructions, procedures, and documentation
• Supporting prototype builds and resolving manufacturing issues

As Process Improvement Engineer, your experience will include:

• Previous experience in a production engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process improvement role
• Strong knowledge of lean tools such as 5Y, 8D, FMEA, and Value Stream Mapping
• Familiarity with ERP systems and engineering documentation
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• A methodical and analytical approach to problem-solving

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Josh at Rubicon for more information.