Production Process Engineer

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

Job summary

An established SME in the motorsport industry is seeking a Production Process Engineer in Thatcham, England. The successful candidate will drive robust manufacturing processes supporting Formula 1 programs. Responsibilities include defining manufacturing routes, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing lean initiatives. Experience in motorsport or high-performance engineering is preferred. This role provides a competitive salary of up to £50,000 and emphasizes continuous improvement and teamwork with engineering and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in motorsport, F1 supply chain, aerospace or high-performance engineering is preferred.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, low-volume, high-complexity environments.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality.

Responsibilities

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and transitions from prototype to production.
• Conduct process capability and root cause analysis.
• Implement lean manufacturing initiatives and reduce waste.
• Support quality investigations when needed.
• Engage with shop-floor teams, engineers, and quality personnel to resolve issues.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Process capability analysis

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.

Qualifications

• Experience within motorsport, F1 supply chain, aerospace, or other high-performance engineering sectors is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, low-volume, high-complexity environment.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality.

Notes

If this is something that could suit your experience and you would like to know more details, hit apply and our Consultant Jack Watson will be in touch if your background is applicable.