Overview
W Talent Engineering are proud to be partnering with a leading UK manufacturing organisation in the search for an experienced Process Engineering Lead. This is an exciting strategic role 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.
The Opportunity
As Process Engineering Lead, you will take ownership of end-to-end manufacturing process optimisation, driving standardisation and efficiency across both sites. You will work closely with Operations Leadership, Production Management, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver world-class production capability and data accuracy that supports 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
* Become business Product and Engineering Leader
* Growth into wider operational role
* Business investing in growth
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