The role
focuses on developing, optimising, and continuously improving manufacturing processes. This is a customer‑facing position with opportunities to visit sites, lead validations, and contribute to high‑value, complex projects.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working as a Process Engineer or similar with at least 2+ years’ experience. You’ll have a proven background in a process, manufacturing, or production environment and bring practical Six Sigma experience, with a strong understanding of CAD, statistical analysis, and process validation.
As a Process Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:
1. Developing, optimising, and validating manufacturing processes and tooling
2. Driving improvements across production workflows to boost quality, efficiency, and consistency
3. Creating and maintaining SOPs, PPDs
4. Supporting validation activities and leading customer audits when required
5. Using CAD and statistical tools to analyse, refine, and optimise processes
6. Working closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to deliver practical technical solutions
7. Providing technical input for quotations, BOMs, and routings within the ERP system
8. Training and supporting colleagues on new equipment, processes, and standards
Requirements for the Process Engineer:
9. A degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Process Engineering or similar)
10. Experience working within a process, production, or manufacturing engineering environment
11. Practical Six Sigma experience
12. Confident using CAD, with a solid understanding of process validation and statistical analysis
13. Strong communicator who can work well with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders
Benefits & Salary for the Process Engineer:
14. £35,000 up to £42,000 (dependent on experience)
15. Free onsite parking
16. Monday–Friday working week (37.5 hours)
17. Supportive team and opportunities to develop your skills
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.