Senior Process Engineer

CV Technical; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing company in Birmingham is seeking a Senior and Graduate Process Engineer to optimize production processes for the electric vehicle sector. The role requires a strong background in mechanical systems and automation, with essential experience in the automotive industry. Competitive salary of £30,000 - £50,000 plus benefits including a pension contribution, healthcare, and opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

8% pension contribution

Life assurance and healthcare

Share and loyalty schemes

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Occasional travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical systems and automation required.
• Automotive sector experience is essential, EV knowledge is a plus.
• Exposure to chemical handling and batch production beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize industrial processes from concept to certification.
• Assess production processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead process development for EV components.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Automation

Continuous improvement

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

Six Sigma Yellow or Green certification

Job description

Senior and Graduate Process Engineer - Automotive/PCBs

Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 DOE + Benefits

Location: Birmingham

Are you a driven Process Engineer with experience in mechanical systems and automation? Do you want to play a key role in optimising processes for the fast-growing electric vehicle sector?

We are a dynamic and expanding manufacturing company, recently transitioned from private limited to public limited, offering excellent opportunities for growth, progression, and international exposure.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and optimise industrial processes from concept through to start-up and certification
• Assess production processes, conduct measurements, and interpret data to identify improvement opportunities
• Design, run, test, and upgrade mechanical and automated systems, including chemical and batch operations
• Lead process development and optimisation for EV specialty components
• Perform process simulations and feasibility assessments
• Support capital equipment introduction, commissioning, and handover to production
• Produce clear documentation and operating instructions
• Apply structured problem-solving methods (DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbone) to drive quality and efficiency improvements
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by reducing downtime, performance issues, and quality losses
• Implement and maintain 5S methodology across production areas

Experience & Skills Required

• Strong background in mechanical systems, automation, and continuous improvement
• Automotive sector experience is essential; EV industry knowledge is advantageous
• Printed circuit manufacturing and PCB exposure are highly desirable
• Six Sigma Yellow or Green certification
• Ability to read technical drawings and interpret measurement/process data
• Exposure to chemical handling and batch production beneficial

What We Offer

• Competitive salary £30,000 - £50,000 DOE
• 8% pension contribution
• Life assurance and healthcare
• Share and loyalty schemes
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Monday to Friday, 8:30-5:30
• Occasional domestic and international travel opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of the automotive and EV sector. If you're looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to cutting-edge process development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of electric vehicle manufacturing.

Contact Kathryn.van