Process Improvement Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to join their dynamic team at a world-class manufacturing facility. This role is pivotal in ensuring efficient mass production operations with minimal downtime. You will tackle complex problems, drive innovative continuous improvement projects, and collaborate across European sites to share best practices. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about engineering solutions, this opportunity offers personal development and the chance to make a significant impact in the automotive sector. Join a company renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

33 Days Holiday

Up to 18% Total Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Company Sickness Benefit

Company Car Benefit

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments is essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a mindset for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Resolve manufacturing machinery issues to minimize downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement projects for enhanced equipment performance.

Skills

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing Machinery Maintenance

Project Management

Complex Caseload Management

Education

Engineering Degree (2:1 or above)

Tools

IoT Integration

Condition-Based Monitoring

Job description

Process Improvement Engineer, £48760 – 56890, Days, Derby

Annual bonus, 33 days holiday, up to 18% total pension contribution, life assurance, company sickness benefit, company car benefit, private healthcare.

About the company

ATA are working with the world’s largest Automotive group, Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK), who are looking to recruit a Process Improvement Engineer for their growing team in Burnaston, Derby. Located at their world-class manufacturing facility, this rare opportunity sits within the company’s mass production area within the assembly shop.

The UK's arm is a critical part of the company wheel and currently operates as their flagship site in Europe, accounting for an impressive £3B of the group's £210B annual turnover. The company is world-renowned within its sector and often pioneers new technology which keeps them ahead of its competitors. TMUK is internationally renowned in its sector, consistently leading the way with innovative technologies that give it a competitive edge. Supported by over £2 billion in investments across both sites since its inception, the company has experienced remarkable growth, firmly establishing its strong position in a market where it consistently excels.

This role would be suitable for Reliability Engineers, Continuous Improvement Engineers, Process Engineers, Production Engineers, or Manufacturing Engineers with a maintenance bias.

About the role

Toyota's Process Improvement Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring their mass production operations run effectively with minimum downtime.

Working within the assembly maintenance team, engineers will be responsible for:

• Complex problem solving, resolving issues related to manufacturing machinery ensuring minimal production downtime.
• Investigating customer-reported defects relating to the process and machinery.
• Driving continuous improvement projects such as IoT integration and condition-based monitoring, aimed at enhancing equipment performance and improving overall maintenance efficiency.
• Supporting with the refurbishment, upgrading, and installation of new machinery.
• Managing the lifecycle of machine parts, identifying obsolete components, and ensuring timely procurement and integration of replacement parts.
• Working collaboratively with other Toyota sites across Europe to share best practices and contribute to ongoing kaizen activities focused on operational and process improvements.
• Setting and managing the annual maintenance budget.
• Overseeing contracts and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, including management of legionella control and lifting equipment safety protocols.

About you

To be considered for the Process Improvement Engineer role, you should have experience within the following:

• Experience working within a high-volume or fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• The ability to manage complex caseloads, prioritise work, and deliver on projects within strict deadlines.
• An understanding of maintenance on a variety of production machinery.
• Understanding machine reliability and a proven track record of improving OEE.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to work independently where required.
• A mind-set for continuous improvement, striving to always be better.
• Qualified within an engineering discipline 2:1 or above.

The Benefits

Joining TMUK will offer you a wide range of benefits. You'll take pride in working at one of the UK's most remarkable sites, where personal development and continuous improvement are central to everything they do. Personal development can take many forms, but here, it could include technical growth and progression into senior positions, such as principal engineer. You’ll be given the responsibility and empowerment to stretch your problem-solving abilities, satisfying the natural curiosity being an engineer brings.

If you feel like you are the right Process Improvement Engineer for this role and would like to hear more, please press apply, call Ashton on 07814905283 or email your CV to [e-mail].

ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation, and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.