Process Engineer

The Process Engineer will be responsible for end‑to‑end process and plant optimisation across production. This role will act as a key technical resource for troubleshooting, performance enhancement, and continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Quality, and cross‑functional teams to ensure processes are robust, efficient, and compliant.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full end-to-end process and plant optimisation across all production areas.
• Develop deep technical knowledge to become the subject matter expert (SME) and provide support on all production‑related issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise, develop, design, and test new or improved processes.
• Use established Change Control Systems to obtain approval for process modifications, and work closely with Production to plan and implement approved changes.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to production staff.
• Leverage data insights to identify performance trends and recommend targeted interventions.
• Lead and support process improvement projects by identifying problem areas, working with cross‑functional teams and external vendors, and applying Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methodologies.

Experience

• Proven experience in machining, machine building, or fabrication is essential.
• Minimum of three years in a process engineering role within a regulated manufacturing or precision-engineering environment.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Proficient in analysing data, identifying trends, and proposing effective improvement actions.
• Effective collaborator with experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with 3D modelling software such as SolidWorks (required).

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