Process & Projects Lead

Red Recruitment Group Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Recruitment Group Ltd in Kettering, Northamptonshire, is seeking a Process & Project Lead to take ownership of critical manufacturing projects and drive improvements in production processes and new product introductions.

The role requires a hands-on manufacturing professional with strong problem-solving and communication skills, capable of coordinating cross-functional teams including engineering, design, quality and production.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, process or production engineering.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience managing projects and process improvements.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Good communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes and production methods.
• Coordinate new product introductions and manage initial production builds.
• Create and maintain work instructions, operating procedures and technical documentation.
• Work closely with production, design, quality and engineering teams.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues, driving continuous improvement.
• Manage vehicle type approvals (Homologation), including VCA submissions.

Skills

Manufacturing

Process engineering

Project management

Mechanical assembly

Engineering drawings

Problem-solving

Communication

IT skills

Job description

Process & Project Lead (Manufacturing)

Location: Kettering, Northampton

Salary: £50,000 £55,000

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are recruiting for a Process & Project Lead to join an established and growing manufacturing business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional to take ownership of projects, improve production processes and support the introduction of new products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes and production methods.
• Coordinate new product introductions and manage initial production builds.
• Create and maintain work instructions, operating procedures and technical documentation.
• Work closely with production, design, quality and engineering teams.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues, driving continuous improvement.
• Manage vehicle type approvals (Homologation), including VCA submissions.
• Maintain product approvals and update technical and parts manuals.

About You

• Experience in manufacturing, process or production engineering.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience managing projects and process improvements.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Good communication and IT skills.

Desirable: Experience within hydraulic, mechanical or heavy engineering manufacturing, alongside knowledge of homologation, VCA submissions or vehicle approvals.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to take ownership of key projects.
• Supportive working environment and long-term career prospects.
• Occasional international travel may be required.