Process Improvement Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Career development

Training and progression

Innovation-led manufacturing

Job summary

Process Improvement Engineer position in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire with a salary of £67,000–£70,000. On-site, Monday to Friday, with an excellent benefits package and clear progression opportunities within an innovation-led manufacturing environment.

You will report to the Quality Assurance Manager and collaborate with manufacturing, quality and development teams to identify opportunities and deliver sustainable improvements across quality, efficiency and cost.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Materials Science or a related technical discipline.
• Experience delivering process improvements in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies; Green Belt is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Experience within a formal Quality Management System.
• Knowledge of FMEA, control plans, regulatory compliance and product testing.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Proven track record of delivering sustainable improvements, quality gains and cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects focused on efficiency, quality, cost, throughput and yield.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams as plant performance and customer requirements change.
• Use structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and drive performance.
• Analyse quality and manufacturing data to identify trends and gaps.
• Lead plant trials and support development and training of manufacturing teams.
• Support introduction of new products, processes and equipment into manufacturing.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

FMEA

Job description

Process Improvement Engineer

Salary: £67,000 - £70,000
Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Benefits: Excellent benefits package | Career development | Training and progression | Innovation-led manufacturing environment

Are you an experienced Process Improvement Engineer with a strong background in manufacturing, quality and continuous development?

This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineer to join an innovative manufacturing business, where you'll lead improvement projects and optimise processes to deliver measurable results across quality, efficiency, cost, throughput and yield.

The Role

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you'll work closely with manufacturing, quality and development teams to identify opportunities and deliver sustainable results.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading process improvement projects focused on efficiency, quality, cost, throughput and yield.
• Providing technical support and advice to manufacturing teams as plant performance and customer requirements change.
• Using structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and improve process performance.
• Analysing quality and manufacturing data to identify trends, compliance gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Leading complex troubleshooting activities and supporting the development and training of manufacturing teams.
• Supporting the introduction of new products, processes and equipment into manufacturing operations.
• Driving improvements in quality control, including reducing customer complaints, non-conformance's and audit findings.
• Providing technical input into customer complaint investigations and non-conformance management.
• Leading plant trials and experimental programmes in line with Management of Change requirements.
• Acting as the manufacturing link for new product development programmes.

About You

You’ll be a technically strong Engineer who enjoys solving problems and turning data into practical improvements. As an Engineer, you’ll be confident working across multiple functions and influencing teams at different levels.

You’ll ideally have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Materials Science or another relevant technical discipline.
• Significant experience delivering process improvements within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Practical experience with Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies; Green Belt would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to make informed decisions.
• Experience working within a formal Quality Management System.
• Knowledge of FMEA, control plans, regulatory compliance and product testing.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• A proven track record of delivering sustainable improvements, quality gains and cost savings through technical projects.

Why Join?

You’ll be joining an innovative, technology-driven manufacturing environment where your technical expertise will have a genuine impact. The business places a strong emphasis on professional development and empowering its people to identify better ways of working.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, collaborate across departments and contribute to new product and process development. This is a role where an experienced Engineer can make a tangible difference to manufacturing performance and quality.