Senior Process Engineer (Manufacturing / Engineering)

Plymouth

£42,000 to £46,000 DOE + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance 3x Annual Salary + Pension 5% Matched + Company bonus based on attendance, productivity, and quality + Company discount scheme and Westfield health.

Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week (Flexible working, core hours to be covered). Core Hours: 9am – 3pm Mon-Thurs and 9am – 2pm on Friday.

Senior Process Engineer required for a highly successful manufacturer offering ongoing career development. This is a great opportunity to join a company who dominate their market as leaders with excellence at the heart of what they do.

The Senior Process Engineer Role:

Monitoring and analysing process performance, implementing improvements to maximise productivity, performance, and quality while minimising waste.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, performance, and quality, reduce repetitive operator tasks, and minimise waste.
Lead and manage projects focused on improving production processes, productivity, and output through lean manufacturing principles.
Introduce new technologies and equipment to support lean manufacturing objectives.
Implement layout changes to optimise production efficiency.
Collaborate with other process engineers and departments to introduce new products.
Design jigs and fixtures, conduct Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and ensure smooth NPI implementation.
Create and maintain all process-related documents for the designated area, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), equipment setup instructions, tool changeover procedures, and tool/jig/fixture registers.

The Successful Senior Process Engineer:

You will hold an HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
You will be an effective communicator with Managers, colleagues, contractors.
Have strong problem-solving skills with a track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience in process engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment. As well as process implementation.
Those with experience or knowledge of DFMEA and PFMEA will be at an advantage.
Any experience in coatings, paint line or similar roles, will be highly advantageous.