Production Process Engineer

The Collective Network Limited; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Thatcham is seeking a skilled Production Process Engineer to oversee manufacturing processes for high-performance components in the motorsport sector. This role involves defining and improving production routes, engaging with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-performance engineering and a strong focus on problem-solving in fast-paced environments. Competitive salary package offered.

Qualifications

• Experience within motorsport, F1 supply chain, aerospace, or other high-performance engineering sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong ability to define and improve manufacturing routes, work instructions, tooling, and process controls.
• Experience with process capability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support NPI and prototype-to-production transitions.
• Conduct process capability and root cause analysis.
• Implement lean manufacturing and waste-reduction initiatives.
• Support quality investigations where required.
• Engage regularly with shop-floor teams, engineers, and quality personnel to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Skills

Process capability analysis

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Job description

Overview

Production Process Engineer – Maidenhead – Up to £50,000

The Collective Network is partnering with an established SME Motorsport supplier to recruit a Production Process Engineer to support the manufacture of high-performance engineered components supplied directly into Formula 1 programmes. This is a key role within the business, focused on driving robust, repeatable manufacturing processes while supporting the pace and technical demands of F1.

The Production Process Engineer will act as a link between Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality, ensuring that new and existing processes are capable, efficient, and aligned with customer and regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for defining and improving manufacturing routes, work instructions, tooling, and process controls, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support NPI and prototype-to-production transitions.
• Conduct process capability and root cause analysis.
• Implement lean manufacturing and waste-reduction initiatives.
• Support quality investigations where required.
• Engage regularly with shop-floor teams, engineers, and quality personnel to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Work in a fast-paced, low-volume, high-complexity environment and influence cross-functional teams.

Desirable Qualifications / Experience

• Experience within motorsport, F1 supply chain, aerospace, or other high-performance engineering sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong ability to define and improve manufacturing routes, work instructions, tooling, and process controls.
• Experience with process capability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality.