Title: Process Engineer Location: Gloucester Salary : £40k-45k Hours: 37 per week, Monday–Friday Reports To: Senior Process Engineer Purpose of Role: Optimize and improve manufacturing operations Establish effective process controls to maintain high quality Reduce waste and improve flow across manufacturing value streams Support introduction of new products and processes using standardized methodologies Key Responsibilities Process Optimization & Control: Implement process engineering tools consistently (Yamazumi, Value Stream Mapping, Spaghetti diagrams, Time study (MOST)) Conduct PFMEA and Control Plan activities with Quality Engineering Maintain up-to-date Standard Operating Instructions (SOPs) Develop and maintain production process maps Identify process inefficiencies and propose improvements Support & Troubleshooting: Provide technical support to resolve process-related issues Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions New Product & Process Introduction: Support all process engineering tasks for new products/processes Collaborate cross-functionally for smooth implementation Lean & Continuous Improvement: Support Lean events and improvement initiatives Monitor, analyze, and report Process Engineering KPIs Develop and implement annual improvement plans Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards Support internal and external audits Stay updated on process engineering advancements Key Skills & Experience Essential: Significant experience in process engineering in a complex manufacturing environment Proficiency with process engineering tools: Yamazumi, Time-study (MOST), SOPs, Value Stream Mapping, SPC, Spaghetti diagrams Strong problem-solving, analytical, and technical troubleshooting skills Knowledge of process safety, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (including GD&T) Effective communication and interpersonal skills Desirable: Experience designing and implementing new processes Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodologies (Single Piece Flow, Jidoka, SMED, 5S) Experience with project management tools (Microsoft Project Gantt charts, Project Charters) Familiarity with APQP processes: PPAP, PSW, PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs Attributes Essential: Strong problem-solving ability Self-motivated, able to work independently Strong communication and mentoring skills Attention to detail, methodical, and organized Completer/Finisher mindset Open to change Other: Driving license and flexibility to travel to suppliers/customers Summary / Positioning for a Candidate This role suits a process engineer with: A solid foundation in complex manufacturing environments Hands-on experience with process mapping, waste reduction, and Lean tools Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Ability to lead process improvements and support cross-functional teams Comfort with technical documentation, SOPs, PFMEA, and regulatory compliance