The company is in the process of relocating their production to other business sites so requires a contract Process Development Engineer to support both the transition and current production projects to the end of 2026.
Key responsibilities: Process Development Engineer
* Maintain day to day production output by ensuring materials, tooling and equipment remain available and meet quality standards
* Troubleshoot production issues related to lasers, optics, assemblies and supporting processes
* Conducting thorough root cause analyses to identify issues within the production line
* Champion Lean 6 sigma and 8D methodologies to understand problems and implement corrective actions either within production or design
* Ownership and accountability for resolving issues to ensure quality of products and services across the business
* Coordinate material flows to prevent shortages, delays or quality risks during the transition
* Offer support to production teams to ensure manufacturing equipment and processes continue to run smoothly until final hand over
Skills required: Process Development Engineer
* The role requires a positive and proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen eye for detail, ensuring that any faults are resolved prior to transfer
* This role is ideal for those with a higher degree in engineering, optics, photonics, lasers or advanced product manufacturing, who have experience solving real world issues
* Candidates should possess a robust background in either complex electromechanical manufacturing, optics / lasers / photonics, medical devices or advanced manufacturing with a proven track record of applying lean principles and problem-solving techniques to ensure operational efficiency
* Experience with equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and process validation
* Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
This contract will be Outside IR35 for 9 – 12 months based onsite near Southampton, commutable from Fareham, Portsmouth, Winchester, Bournemouth etc