Senior Process Engineer: Lean Manufacturing Leader

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing firm in South Wales is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to optimize and innovate manufacturing processes. In this role, you will lead projects from concept through production, focusing on waste elimination and driving lean practices. The ideal candidate holds an Engineering HNC/Degree and has strong leadership experience in complex environments. The position offers a competitive salary along with a market-leading pension, annual bonus, and extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary DOE

Market leading pension

Annual company bonus

Private healthcare

Life Assurance

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Fully funded training and development

Proven progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in high mix / high complexity environments is advantageous.
• Experience in leading projects and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Lead process developments from concept to production.
• Identify and eliminate waste in operations.
• Drive process transformation and implement new technologies.
• Support business quotations with data and insights.
• Engage stakeholders for sustainable change.
• Coach and develop engineers and project team members.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Project leadership

Process optimization

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering HNC/Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

A dynamic manufacturing firm in South Wales is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to optimize and innovate manufacturing processes. In this role, you will lead projects from concept through production, focusing on waste elimination and driving lean practices. The ideal candidate holds an Engineering HNC/Degree and has strong leadership experience in complex environments. The position offers a competitive salary along with a market-leading pension, annual bonus, and extensive professional development opportunities.