About the Company
My client are looking for a Senior Process Engineer to lead the design and development of the factory layout, system architecture, and performance modelling from concept to implementation. This role emphasizes factory-wide system design, with a focus on material flow, layout optimization, and throughput scalability—not just machine-level or day-to-day operational concerns. You will own the design of the entire facility, ensuring seamless material flow, space optimization, and process efficiency.
The client will support visa's and is looking for a starter in March 2026.
Ideally the candidate will be able to work in the offices in Kingston then move to the new factory location elsewhere in the UK.
About the Role
This role emphasizes factory-wide system design, with a focus on material flow, layout optimization, and throughput scalability—not just machine-level or day-to-day operational concerns.
Responsibilities
* Lead the design and development of the factory layout.
* Oversee system architecture and performance modelling from concept to implementation.
* Ensure seamless material flow, space optimization, and process efficiency.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following:
* Industrial Engineering
* Manufacturing Engineering
* Mechanical Engineering
* Systems Engineering
* or a closely related engineering discipline
* 7+ years of professional experience in:
* Factory system design and material handling
* High-throughput manufacturing systems
* Recycling or post-consumer garment processing
* Intralogistics or automated industrial facilities
Required Skills
* Strong Systems-Level Thinking: Ability to design at a systems level, prioritizing material flow, layout optimization, and throughput efficiency before individual machine concerns.
* Proficiency in Simulation & Modelling: Demonstrated experience with system simulation (e.g., discrete-event modelling), to evaluate system performance, identify issues, and support design decisions.
* Practical Problem Solving: Comfort with balancing technical feasibility, cost constraints, space limitations, and operational needs, especially in early-stage design with incomplete data.
* Hands-On Experience: Practical knowledge of factory layouts, conveyors, high-throughput systems, and their performance under real-world conditions.
Preferred Skills
* Experience with simulation tools (AnyLogic, FlexSim, Simio, Plant Simulation, or similar).
* Proven experience in designing or scaling new factories or processing facilities.
* Exposure to flexible and variable material streams, particularly in garment recycling or similar industries.
* Experience in supporting projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring successful transitions from design to operational facilities.
Pay range and compensation package
£50,000-£60,000
Equal Opportunity Statement
My client is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.