Senior Process Engineer

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Andover; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading Electronics Manufacturing Services company in Andover is seeking a Process Engineer. This role involves leading process development, managing a small team, and improving productivity in power electronics production. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and have experience in high-tech manufacturing environments. The position offers a salary range of £45,000 - £50,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Pension

Parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in process engineering within a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing or mentoring small engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing process selection, tolerancing, and DfM principles.

Responsibilities

• Own the process development lifecycle.
• Lead and develop a small team of Process Engineers.
• Design and manage process trials (DoE).
• Create and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Drive quality and productivity improvements using lean techniques.
• Support the selection, design and implementation of fixtures, tooling, and test equipment.
• Act as the technical lead for continuous improvement.
• Support internal training and mentoring.

Skills

Leadership

Process development

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (2:1 or above)

Tools

3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor)

Job description

Process Engineer

Location: Andover

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Hours: Monday – Friday (40 hours per week)

Benefits: 28 days annual leave + Pension + parking

Syntech Recruitment are representing a market‑leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company as they continue to scale innovation across their Power Electronics division. With three modern manufacturing sites and a track record of supporting mission‑critical technologies, this is an opportunity to lead from the front.

We’re now seeking a Process Engineer with strong leadership, process development, and problem‑solving capabilities to own and evolve advanced processes for microelectronic and power electronics production.

Process Engineer Responsibilities:

• Own the process development lifecycle, working alongside product development teams to integrate DfM and PFMEA principles.
• Lead and develop a small team of Process Engineers — assigning tasks, balancing workloads, and fostering technical growth.
• Design and manage process trials (DoE) with traceable results and evidence of process capability.
• Create and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) — promoting best practices across production teams.
• Drive quality and productivity improvements using lean techniques, 8D root cause analysis, and problem‑solving methods.
• Support the selection, design and implementation of fixtures, tooling, and test equipment.
• Act as the technical lead for continuous improvement and efficiency across the Power Electronics process stream.
• Support internal training and mentoring to build long‑term team capability.

Process Engineer Experience:

Education: A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (2:1 or above preferred).

Demonstrable experience in process engineering within a high‑tech manufacturing environment.

Experience managing or mentoring small engineering teams.

Familiarity with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.) to design jigs and fixtures.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing process selection, tolerancing, and DfM principles.

Excellent problem‑solving ability and experience applying structured methodologies (PFMEA, DoE, 8D, etc.).

Exposure to quality systems such as ISO9001, IATF16949 (IPC knowledge beneficial).

Confident communicator, able to liaise with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.

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Syntech Recruitment Limited: We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary placements.