Be part of something bigger! As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low‑carbon construction, and green energy.
As a dynamic and growing company with over 19,000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and €3.7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!
Purpose and Mission
We are looking for a Maintenance Process Engineer to play a key role in improving plant reliability, reducing downtime and increasing OEE at our Bradford site.
In this role, you will work closely with Production, Maintenance and Leadership teams to eliminate root causes of breakdowns, improve process capability and drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
* Drive OEE, reliability and process stability improvements across production areas
* Analyse downtime, scrap and performance data to identify losses and improvement opportunities
* Lead root cause analysis (RCA/FMEA) and implement sustainable corrective actions
* Act as a technical authority for electrical, controls and automation systems
* Improve preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
* Support production teams with structured engineering problem-solving
* Lead and support CAPEX, automation and energy efficiency projects
* Ensure compliance with HSE, PUWER and electrical safety standards
Skills
* Degree / HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or similar
* Experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
* Strong knowledge of PLCs (Siemens / Allen‑Bradley), drives and control systems
* Experience with automated production lines and data‑driven improvement
* Continuous improvement mindset (Lean / A3; Six Sigma a plus)
Be bold and take the leap!
We’re looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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