Senior Process Engineer Location: PlymouthSalary: £44,000 - £49,000 (depending on experience)Contract: Permanent Full-time (39 hours, Monday-Friday)Butler Rose is proud to be partnering with an established and highly respected manufacturing business based in Plymouth, recruiting an experienced Senior Process Engineer to support continued growth and operational excellence within its sheet metal manufacturing operations.This is a key engineering role offering real influence across new product introduction, process optimisation, and day-to-day production support within a technically advanced, high-volume manufacturing environment.The RoleAs Senior Process Engineer, you will take ownership of critical manufacturing processes within the sheet metal area, ensuring new products, equipment and improvements are delivered to world-class standards.You'll work across NPI, continuous improvement initiatives and live production support, playing a central role in driving performance, capability and efficiency while helping to embed a strong continuous improvement culture across the factory.This role would suit a proactive, technically strong engineer who enjoys solving problems, leading improvement projects and influencing stakeholders at all levels.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess Ownership & PerformanceTake full ownership of defined manufacturing processes within the sheet metal departmentLead successful introduction of new products and equipment, ensuring capability and quality targets are metDeliver engineering projects on time, within budget and in line with health & safety and quality standardsProvide hands-on production support to optimise tooling, equipment utilisation and material flowLeadership & CoachingAct as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, accountability and high engineering standardsSupport and coach junior engineers and team membersPromote a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvementContinuous Improvement & Technical DeliveryDrive process optimisation using lean principles and structured problem-solving techniquesTroubleshoot technical issues to reduce waste and improve quality and throughputMaintain high standards across standard work, PFMEAs, layouts, line balancing and process capabilityCross-Functional WorkingCollaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Production and Supply Chain teamsContribute technical insight during NPI and design review activitiesParticipate in root cause analysis, improvement workshops and problem-solving activitiesAbout YouWe welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds. To be successful, you are likely to demonstrate:HNC Level 4 or above in Manufacturing or Mechanical EngineeringDegree in Industrial Engineering and/or Lean Six Sigma certification (desirable)At least 5 years' experience in a senior or lead engineering role within manufacturingStrong experience of sheet metal processes, including jig design and welding/weld jigsProven track record in delivering manufacturing projects, layout redesigns and process improvementsExperience working with contractors, supplier negotiation and equipment procurementTechnical & Professional SkillsManufacturing systems, process engineering and project managementCAD and planning softwareLean manufacturing, TPM, OEE, automation and smart manufacturingEquipment validation and machine safety standardsRoot cause analysis and data-driven decision makingStrong communication, stakeholder management and leadership skillsStrategic planning, budgeting and change managementWhat's on OfferSalary of £44,000 - £49,000, depending on experienceCompany-wide bonus33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus holiday purchase schemeLife assurance (3x salary)Pension contributions matched up to 5%Health and wellbeing benefitsAccess to employee savings and discount platformsButler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.