Process Improvement Engineer in Birmingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Birmingham seeks a skilled Process Improvement Engineer. In this hands-on role, you will drive efficiency and performance across manufacturing operations using engineering expertise and lean principles. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of process engineering. The position offers benefits including a bonus, pension scheme, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension scheme up to 6%

Private healthcare

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving capability and understanding of process engineering principles.
• Experience with lean tools like Six Sigma, DMAIC, and 5S.
• Recent graduates in related fields are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem-solving capability

Process engineering principles

Lean tools knowledge

Education

Manufacturing Engineering degree

Chemical Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Six Sigma

DMAIC

5S

SPC

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Role

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

Qualifications

• 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)

Benefits

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

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.