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PROCESS ENGINEER
Job Title: Process Engineer
Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire
Salary: £40,000
Hours: Monday – Friday (Early finish at 2:30pm on Fridays)
Job Role of the Process Engineer
We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an Engineering Degree qualified Process Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within manufacturing, taking ownership of process improvements, production efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
You will be responsible for optimising manufacturing processes, improving production performance, reducing cycle times and maximising product quality. Working closely with production teams, you will identify opportunities for improvement, implement solutions and help drive operational excellence across the site.
Sector – Manufacturing / Process Engineering
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Process Engineer:
- Engineering Degree qualified.
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes and process optimisation.
- Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively with production teams.
- Ability to identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
- Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
- Full rights to work in the UK.
Requirements for the Process Engineer:
- Experience or knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques.
- Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
- Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Coaching, team building and motivational skills.
- Ability to analyse production processes and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience working within FMCG environments.
Desirable Requirements for the Process Engineer:
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies including TPM, HOSHIN, SMED and QRCI.
- Experience with line balancing, cycle time optimisation and production efficiency improvements.
- Experience developing standard operating procedures and technical training programmes.
The Process Engineer will benefit from:
- Salary of £40,000.
- Monday to Friday working hours.
- Early finish at 2:30pm every Friday.
- Opportunity to drive continuous improvement projects across the business.
- Working closely with production and engineering teams.
- Opportunity to develop skills and progress within a manufacturing environment.
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.
For further details contact Helen Brown at Pioneer Selection
As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.
You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply, please see our website for further details.
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