Senior Process Development Engineer

Renishaw; Mountain Ash; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering technology firm is seeking a Senior Process Development Engineer to join their new product introduction team. The successful candidate will design, develop, and introduce innovative assembly processes. Key qualifications include an HNC in a related discipline and experience in precision assembly. The role supports hybrid working, emphasizing a balance of onsite and remote work, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including a pension and bonus scheme.

Benefits

9% non-contributory pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Subsidised onsite restaurants

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Educated to at least HNC level in Mechanical Engineering or demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in developing precision assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and introduce processes for assembly and testing of new products.
• Project manage the sourcing and manufacture of required equipment.
• Ensure new processes are safe, robust, and efficient.

Skills

Experience in precision assembly processes

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Education

HNC level in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

PLC programming

Automation techniques

Job description

Job Description

Location: Miskin, CF72 8XY. Hybrid working: 4 days per week onsite, 1 day working from home.

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

When you join Renishaw, we’re committing to your future career through development of your skills and internal promotion. The benefits package includes a 9% non‑contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, subsidised onsite restaurants, coffee shops, free parking, car‑sharing scheme, and 24‑hour fitness centres (not available at all sites). We also promote a healthy work‑life balance with a hybrid working policy, a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust, and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

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Employment Type: Permanent
Time Type: Full time
Requisition Number: R8826 Senior Process Development Engineer (Open)