Were recruiting for a Lead Process Engineer to join a manufacturing operation in Ashington. This is a senior, influential position at the heart of process excellenceshaping technical strategy, guiding engineering decisions, and driving long-term operational performance. If youre looking for a role with breadth, autonomy, and the chance to make a measurable impact, this could be the one. Whats in it for you Annual bonus scheme Private medical insurance Enhanced pension contributions 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Death in service cover What youll be getting stuck into as Lead Process Engineer Leading technical and process improvement initiatives with ownership of key strategic projects Acting as the senior technical point of contact for complex manufacturing challenges Driving optimisation and efficiency across production processes, using data-driven decision-making Working closely with quality and production teams to influence best practice and operational standards Ensuring processes align with regulatory and compliance expectations, maintaining a high-performance environment What youll bring to the table as Lead Process Engineer Previous experience in a senior technical or process-focused manufacturing role Background in regulated, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, chemical, or GMP-aligned environments Proven ability to lead and deliver process improvement or automation projects Strong technical understanding of manufacturing operations with the ability to mentor and guide others Confidence working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders to deliver effective solutions Interested? If youre ready to step into a Lead Process Engineer position with real responsibility, apply today to learn more. Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.