Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer (Contract) Liverpool | £38.00 per hour | 18-Month Contract | Immediate Start A leading Tier 1 automotive manufacturer is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join its team at a Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing facility supporting a major OEM programme in Liverpool. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced contractor who is comfortable taking ownership, working independently, and acting as the technical lead within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. The Role As the Senior Process Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting production, driving continuous improvement and acting as the primary engineering contact for both internal stakeholders and customers. This is a highly visible, customer-facing position where you'll be expected to lead from the front and make decisions with confidence. Key Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities across the JIT manufacturing facility.
• Act as the engineering lead, taking ownership of manufacturing processes and improvements.
• Work directly with customers, representing the business in technical discussions and project meetings.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with production, quality and programme teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement robust corrective actions.
• Support programme launches and ensure customer expectations are consistently achieved. Experience Required
• Significant experience as a Senior Process Engineer within the automotive manufacturing sector.
• Strong background in automotive interior manufacturing is essential.
• Previous Tier 1 supplier experience is highly desirable.
• Experience working within a Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing environment.
• Customer-facing experience with the confidence to build strong relationships and represent the business professionally.
• Programme management experience, supporting projects from launch through to production.
• Comfortable working autonomously, making decisions and leading engineering activities with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. What's on Offer
• £38.00 per hour
• 18-month contract
• Immediate start available
• Long-term project with a leading automotive manufacturer
• Opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile customer programme If you're an experienced automotive Process Engineer looking for your next long-term contract and have the seniority to hit the ground running, I'd be keen to speak with you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion