Process Improvement Engineer Manufacturing in Killingworth, North Tyneside

Energy Jobline CVL; Killingworth Village; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm in Killingworth Village is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to streamline production workflows and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor's degree in engineering and have a background in process or manufacturing engineering. The role offers a salary of up to £48,000 PA along with generous benefits, including holiday entitlement and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in process or manufacturing engineering within a production environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering and technical drawings.
• Experience guiding project teams and mentoring apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Utilise raw data to make evidence-based decisions.
• Lead a culture of operational excellence using continuous improvement tools.
• Oversee New Product Introductions (NPI) for successful launches.
• Create and deliver training materials across departments.
• Communicate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Lean principles

Six Sigma principles

Quality systems knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION, PROFILE AND SCOPE OF ROLE

Our client is a world class, award winning, established and growing global manufacturing business, with strong and sustained investment in people, capital and plant.

Working onsite, in a modern, fast paced environment, and with experience gained in a similar role, the successful candidate will be motivated and dynamic. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing process engineer / Process Improvement Engineer seeking to develop their career within a progressive organisation, but consideration will be given to appropriately qualified, but less experienced engineers able to demonstrate they have sufficient understanding of the key principles along with the ability to apply them in a working environment.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilising raw data and key performance indicators to make smart, evidence-based decisions that streamline workflows and cut waste to help maximise production efficiency.
• Inspiring and leading a culture of operational excellence by applying proven continuous improvement tools and methodologies, ensuring we’re always moving forward.
• Taking a key role in New Product Introduction (NPI), making sure new products and processes are fully prepared for successful launches.
• Creating and delivering training materials across departments.
• Mentoring and coaching Apprentices and Technicians.
• Guiding project teams and chairing meetings across factory departments, driving collaboration and results.
• Communicating with suppliers and vendors to ensure projects and essential components are delivered on time, every time.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience gained through substantial industry practice.
• Proven experience in process or manufacturing engineering within a production or related environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering and technical drawings, schematics, and documentation in a production or process engineering setting

not Essential

• Knowledge and experience of working with Lean or Six Sigma principles.
• Familiarity with quality systems such as FMEA and control plans.
• Experience of working within a health and safety system, including understanding of relevant legislation such as PUWER, COSHH, and other machinery safety regulations.

Details of Package

Up to £48,000 PA + Competitive Benefits, Including Generous above average holiday entitlement + Dayshift / Site Based with some flexible working around daily core hours

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