Process Improvement Engineer — Drive Excellence + Bonus

W Talent; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Company pension up to 7%

Free on-site parking

Company workwear

Job summary

W Talent is recruiting a Process Improvement Engineer for a leading Derbyshire manufacturing site. You will drive continuous improvement, analyse processes with SPC, and lead root-cause analysis across Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality teams.

The role focuses on reducing variation, delivering capital projects, and improving efficiency and product quality in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in a Process/Manufacturing Engineering role
• HND or equivalent in Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes in an industrial setting
• Experience using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and structured problem-solving techniques
• Practical knowledge of SPC and data analysis
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Strong analytical and IT skills, including Excel, PowerPoint and data analysis software
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across all levels of the business

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Monitor and improve process performance using data analysis and SPC
• Lead structured problem-solving activities using RCA, Lean methodologies and DoE
• Support manufacturing teams with process optimisation and technical problem solving
• Develop and maintain process documentation and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Support capital investment projects, including equipment specification, commissioning and process validation
• Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality teams to improve operational performance
• Promote safe working practices and support Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives
• Plan and execute manufacturing process trials, analysing results and implementing improvements
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve quality and increase manufacturing efficiency

Skills

Data analysis

SPC

RCA

Lean

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

HND or equivalent in Engineering/Process Engineering/Chemistry

Tools

Data analysis software

Excel & PowerPoint suite

Job description

W Talent is recruiting a Process Improvement Engineer for a leading Derbyshire manufacturing site. You will drive continuous improvement, analyse processes with SPC, and lead root-cause analysis across Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality teams.

The role focuses on reducing variation, delivering capital projects, and improving efficiency and product quality in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.