Job Description
Process Manufacturing EngineerSouth Wales - commutable from Cardiff, Newport, Merthyr, Abergavenny, Pontyclun, Caldicot areas£45,000 - £50,000 + benefitsYolk Recruitment is exclusively partnered with a long-established global engineering manufacturer to recruit a Process Manufacturing Engineer into a critical manufacturing support role at their South Wales site. This position sits at the heart of operations, focused on how products are made, improved and sustained safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.The business designs and manufactures technically complex products for demanding applications and continues to invest in its UK manufacturing capability. This is a hands-on Process Manufacturing Engineer role with genuine influence across machining and assembly operations, offering the opportunity to shape processes rather than simply maintain them.You'll work closely with production, quality, engineering and supply chain teams, acting as the link between intent and execution on the shop floor.
If you enjoy improving how things are done, leading change and seeing the impact of your work in day-to-day production, this role will suit you well.This is what you'll be doingAs Process Manufacturing Engineer, you'll be responsible for defining, improving and controlling manufacturing processes to ensure safe, repeatable and cost-effective production. Key responsibilities include:Developing and maintaining manufacturing processes, SOPs and work instructionsReviewing and improving existing process control documentation, including SPCsAnalysing production routes, cycle times and costs to support operational decisionsDesigning and introducing tooling, jigs, fixtures and production equipmentLeading process improvements to reduce waste, improve quality, safety and throughputSupporting new product and process introductions, including capability and viability studiesManaging and leading changes to production processes using structured project methodsWorking cross-functionally to support equipment installation, set-up and runningApplying lean manufacturing principles and supporting continuous improvement activityCarrying out risk assessments and supporting EHS compliance across operationsManaging external suppliers and subcontractors where requiredThe experience you'll bring to the teamDemonstrable experience in a manufacturing production or process engineering roleStrong educational foundation in engineering discipline or equivalent practical experienceProven background in production or process engineering within manufacturingExperience across machining and assembly environmentsStrong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniquesConfidence analysing process data and translating it into practical improvementsAbility to communicate clearly with shop-floor teams and technical stakeholdersStructured, methodical approach to problem solving with attention to detailAnd this is what you'll get in returnCompetitive salary depending on experiencePension and generous holiday entitlementA technically varied Process Manufacturing Engineer role with real operational influenceExposure to complex manufacturing processes in a stable, global businessOngoing development and training aligned to long-term career progressionAre you up to the challenge?If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now!*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.
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