Process Improvement Engineer
Shape the future of high-impact manufacturing by leading process improvements
Hands on work that push your ideas into practice for the betterment of the site
About Our Client
Our client is a global leader within a highly regulated manufacturing sector, recognised for delivering precision-engineered solutions to critical industries. They operate with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, supported by significant investment in modern technologies and automation. The organisation fosters a collaborative, engineering-led culture where innovation and process excellence are actively encouraged. With a structured environment built on best practices and robust systems, they enable employees to deliver measurable, high-impact results. Their operations are driven by customer focus, operational discipline, and a long-term commitment to sustainability and development. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where engineering plays a central role in strategic growth.
Job Description
- Lead initiatives to improve manufacturing safety, efficiency, and product quality.
- Design, review, and implement equipment upgrades and new production systems.
- Drive process capability improvements using data analysis and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Coordinate installation, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and optimisation of new equipment.
- Increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) through targeted improvement programmes.
- Support product introductions ensuring smooth transition into manufacturing.
- Investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, and technical teams.
- Identify cost reduction and automation opportunities to enhance performance.
The Successful Applicant
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar.
- 1-4 years' experience in a process engineering/continuous improvement setting
- Strong technical background in manufacturing systems, controls, and equipment.
- Experience with PLCs, pneumatics, electrical systems, and automation.
- Knowledge of validation processes and regulated environments (e.g., ISO, GMP).
- Project management experience with demonstrated delivery of outcomes.
- Strong analytical skills, including statistical process control.
- Experience with CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) preferred.
- Excellent communication and technical documentation abilities.
- Familiarity with enterprise systems and Microsoft Office applications.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary aligned with experience and seniority.
- Opportunity to work on impactful, high-visibility engineering projects.
- Access to advanced manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement tools.
- Clear career progression within a structured engineering environment.
- Collaborative team culture with strong leadership support.
- Comprehensive benefits package and ongoing professional development.
Job summary
Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Six Sigma, Lean, Process improvement
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Chalfont
Contract Type
Permanent