Senior Process Engineer

Siemens Healthineers AG; Eynsham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave 26 days (buy/sell)

Pension contributions up to 10%

Private Medical (BUPA)

Bonus & Share Save Scheme

On-site gym

Volunteering days

Hybrid working after training

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers AG in Oxfordshire is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead challenging projects across products, processes and systems. You will apply technical expertise to improve quality, productivity and reliability while driving improvements that deliver lasting value for patients and colleagues.

You will collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality and other teams, lead process improvements, and champion Industry 4.0 approaches to enhance operational performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Manufacturing or equivalent practical industry experience.
• Experience in regulated, high-technology healthcare manufacturing.
• Experience leading complex technical projects and delivering measurable improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a structured approach.
• Ability to translate complex issues into practical, sustainable solutions.
• Experience influencing stakeholders across functions and levels.
• Ability to communicate clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience mentoring or coaching others.
• Collaborative mindset with ownership and openness to different perspectives.
• Commitment to quality, safety, continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation and resolution of complex engineering and operational challenges using structured problem-solving and sound engineering principles.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineering colleagues and promote best practices.
• Lead strategic improvement initiatives focusing on quality, productivity, reliability, compliance and cost optimization.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through implementation, including process improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Collaborate with Research and Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Service teams across the product lifecycle.
• Contribute engineering insights during product development, industrialisation and ongoing support.
• Develop, implement and optimise processes, technologies and engineering solutions that meet business needs.
• Explore digital technologies, automation, data analytics and Industry 4.0 to improve performance.
• Ensure activities meet quality, regulatory, safety and business requirements.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans to protect product quality and continuity.
• Mentor and support colleagues to foster a learning and development environment.
• Champion a zero-harm culture through responsible engineering practice.

Skills

Engineering degree or equivalent

Healthcare manufacturing experience

Project leadership

Analytical problem-solving

Effective communication

Mentoring and coaching

Stakeholder influence

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Requirements

At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. At our Magnet Technology site in Oxfordshire, you will join an inclusive and supportive manufacturing environment where engineering expertise helps deliver technology that can make a meaningful difference to people’s lives. We value curiosity, collaboration and individuality, providing opportunities for you to develop professionally, share your ideas and help shape how we work.

About The Role

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will take a leading role in addressing complex engineering and operational challenges across our products, processes and systems. You will combine technical expertise with practical problem-solving, working with colleagues across the business to improve quality, productivity, reliability, compliance and efficiency. You will also have the opportunity to lead meaningful projects, introduce new technologies and help develop engineering capability across the organisation. This is an opportunity to build your profile as a trusted technical specialist while contributing to the continued development of world-leading healthcare technology. You will be encouraged to challenge established approaches constructively, explore innovative solutions and create improvements that deliver lasting value for our customers, patients and colleagues.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the investigation and resolution of complex engineering and operational challenges using structured problem-solving techniques and sound engineering principles.
• Provide clear technical guidance and support to engineering colleagues, sharing knowledge and encouraging the adoption of effective working practices.
• Lead strategic improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, reliability, compliance and cost optimisation.
• Manage engineering projects from initial concept through to implementation, including process improvements, equipment upgrades and technology introduction.
• Collaborate with Research and Development, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Service teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Act as a key technical stakeholder, contributing engineering insight during product development, industrialisation and ongoing operational support.
• Develop, implement and optimise processes, technologies and engineering solutions that meet current and future business needs.
• Explore the use of digital technologies, automation, data analytics and Industry 4.0 approaches to improve operational performance.
• Ensure engineering activities meet applicable quality, regulatory, safety and business requirements.
• Identify technical risks and implement proportionate mitigation plans to protect product quality and business continuity.
• Mentor and support colleagues, helping to create an environment where people feel confident sharing ideas, learning and developing their capabilities.
• Champion our zero-harm culture through considered decision-making and responsible engineering practice.

Work Experience

You do not need to meet every requirement to make a valuable contribution. If this opportunity interests you and your experience is closely aligned, we encourage you to apply.

You Will Ideally Bring

• A degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Manufacturing or another relevant technical discipline, or equivalent practical industry experience.
• Significant engineering experience gained within a regulated, high-technology, healthcare, manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience leading complex technical projects and delivering measurable operational or business improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, supported by a structured and evidence-led approach.
• The ability to understand complex technical issues and turn them into practical, sustainable solutions.
• Experience building positive working relationships and influencing stakeholders across different functions and organisational levels.
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience mentoring, coaching or supporting the development of others.
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to take ownership while remaining open to different perspectives.
• A commitment to quality, safety, continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Benefits

Joining Siemens Healthineers means having the opportunity to apply your expertise to technology with a meaningful purpose. You will work with knowledgeable colleagues across multiple disciplines, lead improvement activities and have the space to contribute your own ideas while continuing to develop your technical and leadership capabilities.

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive base salary
• 26 days annual leave with the option to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5
• Up to 10% matched pension contributions
• BUPA Private Medical
• Bonus & Share Save Scheme
• Free to use on-site gym
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Hybrid working, with the opportunity to work from home 1 to 2 days per week following an initial three-month training period spent full-time on site

Who We Are

We are a team of more than 73,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How We Work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

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