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Manufacturing Process Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment LtdLeeds, West Yorkshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 24 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic chance to refine your process engineering skills within a reputable company supplying the global power industry, where you'll drive continuous improvement and problem-solving. You'll thrive here if you're a proactive engineer with experience in Lean Manufacturing and a passion for optimizing production processes. Seize this opportunity to make a significant impact and advance your career.

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

A great opportunity has arisen for a Process Engineer to join a leading manufacturing company who supply to worlds power industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Time Studies for different operations on the shop floor
  • Create Routings for different product types or product families
  • Support Operations Planner with releasing Works Orders and ensuring all documentation has been uploaded correctly in MRP / SharePoint.
  • Work with Contracts, Quality and Engineering to ensure that the technical documentation is correct and updated when required
  • Ensure compliance with Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Requirements in all industrial activities
  • Continually review and update data input in MRP (logins on jobs, operation confirmations)
  • Conduct root cause analysis using problem-solving tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, and FMEA.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and productivity.
  • Monitor process performance and recommend improvements.
  • Troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.

Beneficials Skills / Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • Over 2 years' experience in process engineering in manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience of working with switchgear / LV / HV products
  • Experience with process validation and statistical process control (SPC).
  • Excellent I.T. skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Experience working with ERP / MRP systems
  • Flexibility to adapt to change
  • Good attention to detail
  • Ability to work to strict timelines
  • Good interpersonal skills with a 'can-do' attitude

Additional Details:

  • Salary negotiable dependant on experience
  • 37.5 hours per week, office based
  • 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
  • Company Profit Share Scheme
  • Healthcare scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
  • EV salary sacrifice scheme
  • Pension
  • Parking on site

Skills

Continuous Improvement
Lean Manufacturing
Microsoft Excel
Root Cause Analysis
Six Sigma

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