Job Description
Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Job Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Process Engineer to join a growing manufacturing business in Sleaford.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being close to production, solving real manufacturing problems, improving processes and helping the shopfloor run more efficiently.
You will be working in an advanced manufacturing environment where quality, process control, continuous improvement and first-time-right production really matter.
This role would suit a Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, CI Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer or Quality Engineer who wants a practical, varied role with genuine impact.
What's in it for you?
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
* Permanent role with long-term career development
* Advanced manufacturing environment
* Opportunity to improve real production processes, not just write reports
* Involvement in new equipment, commissioning and production line improvements
* Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, R&D and supply chain teams
* Strong focus on continuous improvement, quality and process reliability
What you'll be doing
You will be responsible for improving and maintaining safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing processes.
The role will include:
* Improving manufacturing processes to reduce waste, downtime and variation
* Supporting production teams with day-to-day process issues
* Using data to improve quality, efficiency and first-time-right performance
* Creating and maintaining work instructions and process documentation
* Supporting RCA, FMEA, SPC and corrective action activity
* Helping reduce scrap, non-conformance and repeat process problems
* Supporting ISO quality standards
* Training and coaching operators and technicians on process standards
* Supporting New Product Introduction into production
* Getting involved in Lean and continuous improvement projects
* Supporting new equipment, automation, upgrades and commissioning activity
Commissioning and equipment projects
You will also support process engineering activity around new production lines and capital equipment.
This may include process requirements, validation plans, commissioning checks, installation verification, functional testing, performance validation, handover documentation and operator / maintenance team training.
What we're looking for
You will need experience in a Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer or similar manufacturing role.
You should be comfortable working on the shopfloor, speaking with operators and technicians, looking at process issues properly and finding practical ways to improve performance.
Useful experience
* Process engineering or manufacturing engineering
* Continuous improvement / Lean manufacturing
* RCA, FMEA or SPC
* ISO 9001 or AS9100
* Commissioning or capital equipment projects
* Automation or production equipment upgrades
* Advanced manufacturing or composites experience
* Strong documentation and communication skills
Why apply?
This is a good opportunity for an engineer who wants a practical role where they can see the impact of their work.
You will be improving how things are made, supporting production, solving problems, improving quality and helping introduce new equipment and process improvements.
If you like being close to the shopfloor and making manufacturing processes better, this role should be a strong fit.
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