Process Engineering Lead
W Talent Engineering is partnering with a leading UK manufacturing organisation to find an experienced Process Engineering Lead. The role is based in the West Midlands, England, United Kingdom.
Base pay range
Salary up to £55,000 plus benefits.
Overview
The Process Engineering Lead will be responsible for rationalising and re‑mapping production processes, layouts, and equipment across two Midlands‑based facilities as the business continues its transformation and growth journey. You will deliver world‑class production capability and data accuracy to support current output and future scale.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the rationalisation, redesign, and optimisation of production layouts and manufacturing workflows across two sites.
* Analyse and define BOM structures, routings, and cycle times to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
* Evaluate, specify, and implement production technologies and equipment (Capex & Opex).
* Maintain and control SAP Item data, including Mesh Cat on SAP CRM.
* Support and approve engineering drawings and documentation.
* Lead INNO / NPI activities, including prototypes, new items, and engineering design changes.
* Oversee lab and testing activities to validate product and process performance.
* Define and implement ordinary maintenance plans in collaboration with Maintenance teams.
* Track and report on Production KPIs and performance dashboards.
* Full ownership and governance of company‑wide MRP data and structure.
* Collaborate with the Production Manager to plan and release production orders aligned to customer demand.
Skills & Experience
* Proven background in Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering leadership.
* Experience working across multi‑site manufacturing environments.
* Strong capability in layout optimisation, lean tools, and equipment planning.
* Advanced working knowledge of SAP within a manufacturing context.
* Demonstrable experience of MRP, NPI, and change management processes.
* Excellent stakeholder and cross‑functional leadership skills.
What’s on Offer?
* Salary up to £55,000 plus benefits.
* Opportunity to become a business Product and Engineering Leader.
* Growth into a wider operational role.
* Part of a business investing in growth.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management
Industries
Manufacturing
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