Senior Process Development Engineer

Renishaw; Miskin; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering technology company in Wales is seeking a Senior Process Development Engineer to design and develop innovative assembly processes for new products. This role involves project management of equipment sourcing and direct support in hardware modification. Candidates should possess HNC level education in relevant fields and demonstrated success in precision assembly. The position offers hybrid working alongside a competitive benefits package including a pension and annual bonus.

Benefits

9% non-contributory pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Subsidised onsite restaurants

24-hour fitness centres

Enhanced maternity pay

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Educated to at least HNC level in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Production Engineering or similar.
• Proven experience in developing precision assembly processes.
• Strong knowledge in automation techniques and applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop assembly processes for new products.
• Project manage sourcing and manufacture of equipment.
• Support the creation and modification of machine hardware.

Skills

Precision assembly process development

Project management

Innovation and problem solving

Education

HNC level in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field

Tools

PLCs and automation tools

Design for Assembly (DfA)

Design for Manufacturing (DfM)

Job description

Renishaw is one of the world’s leading engineering and scientific technology companies, with expertise in high precision metrology, healthcare, and Additive Manufacturing (AM).

In our AM Division, we design, and manufacture AM turn‑key solutions based on a process called metal powder bed fusion (or laser melting). Our products are used by customers in their cutting‑edge engineering projects, in market sectors ranging from automotive to aerospace.

We’re looking to recruit a Senior Process Development Engineer to work within the new product introduction team (NPI). The role will focus on the design, development and introduction of innovative, capable and effective assembly processes for new and existing products.

About the role

• Designing, developing and introducing processes for the assembly and testing of new products
• Working closely with the product design teams, developing strategies for the assembly of new products
• Project managing the sourcing, supply and manufacture of the equipment and tooling required for the process being developed
• Hands‑on support in the creation and modification of machine and test hardware
• Ensuring new processes are safe, controlled, robust, capable and efficient
• Utilising automation and control technology within the process where appropriate
• Reporting and documenting the development and introduction of the process for both manufacturing and product divisions

About you

Educated to at least HNC level in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering OR be able to demonstrate relevant equivalent experience.

Previous experience and evidence of success in the development of precision assembly processes.

Desirable requirements

• Experience of DfA / DfM, Process Validation, FMEA or Six Sigma
• Knowledge of automation techniques and their application to assembly processes
• Experience in manufacture of assembly process rigs, jigs and fixtures including CE approval process
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, wiring, validation and PLC programming

Person specification

As a Senior Process Development Engineer at Renishaw, you’ll have a technical background with the ability and initiative to apply innovation to process design and development with an aptitude for problem solving. You’ll show enthusiasm and commitment to deliver challenging projects against targets and timescales. Your interpersonal and organisational skills, capability to plan and manage your own time and projects will help you meet these expectations.

Benefits

We offer a highly desirable benefits package, including a 9% non‑contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, subsidised onsite restaurants and coffee shops, free parking, car sharing scheme and 24‑hour fitness centres (not available at all sites). We also provide 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance at 12 times the annual salary, cycle‑to‑work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, health cash plan, access to BUPA Renishaw Health Trust, and an employee assistance programme for employees and family.

Hybrid working is available, with a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role, and a variable working programme.