Senior Process Engineer - Forging/ Casting

Executive Network Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing organization in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to oversee product technical aspects and improve manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, strong problem-solving skills, and a thorough understanding of metal manufacturing. Competitive salary up to £50,000 with additional benefits including a bonus scheme and pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contributions

Bonus scheme

Additional fringe benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading process improvement projects.
• Sound understanding of metal manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on approach with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical subject matter expert for all products.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet customer specifications.
• Implement process improvements to optimize performance.

Skills

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

HND/Degree in Engineering or Metallurgy

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Process Engineer to join a global manufacturing organisation and afford the flexibility to support both ongoing production issues and be responsible for technical aspects of all products & material produced onsite.

Senior Process Engineer – Forging/Casting

Location: West Midlands (commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull, Redditch, Lichfield, Walsall, West Bromwich areas)

Salary: to £50,000 + benefits

Our client is an established manufacturer, supplying high value material for the aerospace, defence, nuclear and oil & gas industry, and continues to invest in the production facility and subsequent increase in volumes with further growth planned.

Job Description

• Technical subject matter expert for all products manufactured on site
• Ensure manufacturing process confirm to customers specifications
• Implement process improvements in production to optimise process performance
• Lead capability studies on new processes and equipment
• Review and improve SOP/work instructions, PFMEA, process control plans, process flow, standard operations and capability
• Optimise process flow, defect reduction and minimise waste through use of lean manufacturing methods

Experience

• HND/ Degree level or equivalent education in engineering or metallurgy or material science
• Proven experience leading process improvement and projects including specification, cost justification and vendor management through to project buy‑off and successful introduction
• Sound understanding of metal manufacturing processes such as forging, casting or extrusion
• Good communication skills for effective liaison and teamwork
• Hands‑on approach with problem solving, analytical skills and attention to detail

Opportunity

Our client is part of a multinational manufacturing group and the facility is a global leader in their field and has considerable planned investment in new plant and machinery. The role will be a key part of their engineering team and therefore salary and benefits on offer will be very competitive and will include generous salary and pension contribution, bonus scheme plus additional fringe benefits.

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