Manufacturing Process Engineer Location: Near Luton (Bedfordshire) Salary: Up to £55,000 Bonus Benefits Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | On-site Company: Global Engineering & Manufacturing Group Why this Manufacturing Process Engineer role? Join a world-leading manufacturer where you'll take ownership of improving how products are built - across machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly. You'll analyse processes, remove bottlenecks, reduce waste, and increase throughput using modern Lean and CI methodologies. This is a hands-on, data-driven role with real influence on quality, efficiency, and cost. What you'll be doing as Manufacturing Process Engineer Drive Lean and CI initiatives across the shop floor (Kaizen, SMED, DMAIC, 5S, VSM) Develop and optimise end‑to‑end processes in machining (CNC, milling, turning), welding/fabrication, and mechanical assembly Introduce standardised work, visual management, and robust process controls Implement Poka‑Yoke and error-proofing solutions Support NPI activities from prototype through to volume manufacture (DFM/DFA, build plans, SOPs) Specify, commission, and validate new tooling, jigs, fixtures, equipment, and test systems Lead process-focused cost reduction projects and value engineering activities Prepare CapEx justifications including ROI/NPV/payback analysis Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to deliver process improvements What you'll bring as Manufacturing Process Engineer Essential HND/Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or related engineering discipline Background in volume or batch production of engineered products Strong Lean/CI problem‑solving (RCA, 8D, DMAIC) with measured results Understanding of fixtures, tooling, automated assembly, and test systems Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications Desirable Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Experience delivering CapEx projects or installing production equipment Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC Who you are Analytical, structured, and comfortable owning process performance. You communicate well across functions, thrive in fast‑paced environments, and enjoy turning data into real, shop‑floor improvements. Benefits Up to £55,000 base annual bonus Pension, life assurance, 25 days' holiday buy/sell scheme Flexible working hours (on-site) Career pathways across a global engineering organisation Commutable from: Luton, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Harpenden, Hitchin, Bedford, Biggleswade, Letchworth, Stevenage, Watford. Ready to move your manufacturing career forward? Apply now with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Keywords Manufacturing Process Engineer, CI Engineer, Lean, Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma, Machining, CNC, Welding, Fabrication, Assembly, Process Engineering, OEE, Continuous Improvement, CapEx, Process Optimisation, DFM, DFA, Luton, Bedfordshire. To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales