STEM Recruitment Solutions are seeking a Process Engineer on behalf of our client based in Lanarkshire. This is a key position focused on improving process performance, supporting new product introduction, and ensuring consistent, high-quality output across their operations. With a particular focus on our client's painting operations, this is an exciting opportunity to join a company as they move from strength to strength.
Details You’ll be responsible for developing and optimising processes, supporting production and new product activity, and driving improvements across the shop floor.
* Improve process efficiency, uptime, and product quality across paint lines
* Support introduction of new components, including trials and validation duties
* Investigate production issues and implement effective, long-term solutions
* Analyse performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
* Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to enhance overall output
* Ensure processes are well-documented, controlled, and audit-ready
* Contribute to continuous improvement projects, including waste reduction and automation
* Operate within a regulated manufacturing environment with strong quality expectations
* Support compliance with recognised industry standards (e.g. IATF, ISO frameworks)
* Maintain a strong focus on safe working practices and risk reduction across operations
Applicant Requirements
* Experience as a Process Engineer within a manufacturing / production environment (painting / finishing experience preferred)
* Strong understanding of process improvement and problem-solving techniques
* Comfortable working with production data to drive and implement decisions
* Ability to collaborate with technical teams and influence outcomes on site
* Hands-on approach with a focus on delivering practical improvements
Nice to Have:
* Exposure to new product introduction
* Degree qualified in Engineering or similar technical background
* Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment
Package:
* Competitive salary
* Fully on-site role with occasional travel around the UK - company sites, customer sites
* Company pension scheme
* Generous annual leave + bank holidays
* Discounts for retail and shopping
* Ongoing professional development
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the process, solving problems on the ground, and making a visible impact in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Disclaimer
STEM Recruitment Solutions Ltd operates as both a Recruitment Agency and a Recruitment Business. We endeavour to reply to all applications when possible, however on occasions this may not be possible due to volumes of responses. STEM Recruitment is a Scientific, Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment business supplying talented staff to permanent and temporary opportunities