Are you an experienced manufacturing or process engineer with strong CAD skills and a background in a regulated industry This is an excellent opportunity to join our client s growing engineering and product development team in Blackburn, working on innovative projects in a highly regulated environment.
Our client is seeking a Process Development Engineer to play a key role in the design, validation, and transfer of products and processes from development through to full production. You ll support engineering activities across equipment, processes, and documentation, ensuring compliance with quality standards and customer requirements. The role will suit a degree-qualified engineer, ideally with at least three years experience in a relevant setting, or a more experienced candidate with alternative qualifications.
Job Description
* Assist with the design and development of new and existing products and processes in line with customer requirements and regulatory standards
* Support the transfer of products from development to pilot and full production
* Create and maintain documentation including quality plans, FMEAs, risk assessments, SOPs and work instructions
* Provide design support across departments, including concept designs, drawings and technical documentation
* Conduct validation activities in line with internal and customer requirements
* Collaborate with customers and internal teams to resolve design and process issues
* Identify and evaluate new technologies and methods to support product development and business needs
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation
* Attend exhibitions and customer meetings, including occasional overseas travel
* Ensure adherence to QMS, HSE and company policies at all times
Person Specification
Essential:
* Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering/scientific discipline, or significant experience in a regulated engineering role
* Ideally 3+ years experience in an engineering role within a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. automotive, aerospace, medical devices)
* Strong 2D and 3D CAD skills using SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar
* Knowledge of validation processes and strict regulatory standards
* Good organisational and communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Desirable:
* Awareness of plastics and metals for use in precision engineering
* Knowledge of Lean/continuous improvement methods
* Familiarity with statistical methods for process validation
This role offers a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience, plus a range of benefits. It s an opportunity to join a forward-thinking business in an impactful role, working on high-quality engineering solutions within a regulated environment.
To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.
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