Senior Process Engineer in Birmingham, West Midlands

Energy Jobline CVL; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to optimise processes in the electric vehicle sector. The role involves developing and enhancing mechanical systems, requiring strong skills in automation and a background in the automotive sector. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for growth within a dynamic company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

8% pension contribution

Life assurance

Healthcare

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Occasional travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical systems and automation.
• Automotive sector experience is essential; EV industry knowledge is advantageous.
• Ability to read technical drawings and interpret measurement/process data.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and optimise industrial processes from concept through to start-up.
• Assess production processes and conduct measurements to identify improvement opportunities.
• Design, run, test, and upgrade mechanical and automated systems.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Automation

Continuous improvement

Automotive sector experience

Six Sigma Yellow or Green certification

Six Sigma Yellow or Green certification

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

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

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