Process Engineer: Lead Manufacturing Improvements & CAPEX

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Busto Arsizio; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Process Engineer for a fast-growing multinational, based in Lombardy, Italy (Gallarate). The role focuses on driving optimization of manufacturing processes, managing CAPEX projects, and ensuring quality, safety, and cost efficiency across production lines.

The ideal candidate holds a engineering degree, has 5+ years in plastics/chemical environments, and is proficient with PLCs and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of practical experience, ideally in plastic or chemical industry.
• Familiarity with PLCs and basic programming logic.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, shop-floor oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) and ability to collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Drive analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Manage plant CAPEX projects and cross-functional collaboration to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze and monitor production processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement data-driven improvements.
• Support preventive and extraordinary maintenance planning and ensure spare parts availability.
• Collaborate with HSE on supplier management, documentation, and safety compliance.
• Participate in equipment, machinery, and process validation and troubleshoot production and quality issues.
• Analyze technical and production KPIs, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving the Quality Management System, including safety and environmental procedures.
• Define technical, quality, and production specifications for new investments and manage CAPEX projects from budgeting to commissioning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Basic programming logic

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Process Engineer for a fast-growing multinational, based in Lombardy, Italy (Gallarate). The role focuses on driving optimization of manufacturing processes, managing CAPEX projects, and ensuring quality, safety, and cost efficiency across production lines.

The ideal candidate holds a engineering degree, has 5+ years in plastics/chemical environments, and is proficient with PLCs and English.