MERITUS are recruiting for a Process Planning Engineer to join our client on an initial 6 month contract from their site in Broughton, Flintshire. PLEASE NOTE: You must have demonstrable SAP experience on your CV in order to be shortlisted for the position. PROCESS PLANNING ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £40.66 PER HOUR - 6 MONTHS - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS Responsible for optimizing line balancing (SLB) and industrial sequencing to ensure on-time delivery within takt time and optimal resource deployment. Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing efficiency through performance monitoring, CVAT analysis, and reduction of efficiency losses (white/red space). Key responsibilities include: Creating and maintaining PERT charts and Standard Line Balancing (SLB) to enable Production Pace Control (PPC). Monitoring manufacturing performance, analysing gaps, and implementing improvements. Reducing efficiency losses through white/red space and VA/NVA analysis, with focus on critical path optimisation. Improving processes and serial allocated time through shop floor observation and data analysis. Translating industrial requirements to design and supply chain, and assessing the impact of modifications. Maintaining and governing the Standard Time Value (STV) database, ensuring adherence to STV standards and golden rules. Developing and updating methods, processes, AOS elements, and digital tools related to STV/SLB. Ensuring stakeholder competence through training, coaching, and user support. Supporting industrial setup evolution and performance analysis.