Process Engineer

This business has a long and proven history, going back over 100 years. They have progressed to become a market leader in high precision engineering, working with some of the world's leading companies. They are part of a group of companies with a core interest in the manufacture of components for a variety of industries. Their advanced technology and commitment to quality and service has set them apart from others in their field. Role Overview The Process Engineer will be a subject matter expert on key processes and systems and will improve these through the rigorous application of continuous improvement techniques ensuring the involvement of the team. Process Engineer Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 Hours: 38 per week, Monday to Thursday, 7:15 – 4pm, 12:15pm finish on Friday’s Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough, Burton upon Trent, Essential Candidate Requirements: * 4+ years of proven experience * Lean Manufacturing * Six Sigma and experience from a machining environment. Candidate Requirements: * Minimum HND Qualified with 4+ years of significant experience. * Proven track record and philosophical alignment with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. * Knowledge of Precision CNC manufacturing processes – essential. * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, and technical specifications. * Strong project planning and management skills. * Excellent communication skills. * Commitment to championing health & safety standards and practices. Process Engineer Key Responsibilities (but not limited to) * Develop and drive a culture of continuous improvement ensuring the engagement and involvement of the entire production department. * Lead improvement activities across all production areas through Measurement, Analysis, Improvement and Control. * Assist in the training of staff ensuring that they develop the skills to become subject matter experts in various systems and processes; enabling them to implement and sustain the improvements. * Lead and support root cause analysis when production issues arise. Implement corrective and preventative actions and ensure that these are appropriately documented and approved in accordance with local procedures. * Provide engineering support to include design reviews, production metrics, manufacturing quotations and scrap review * Improve Plant effectiveness and utilisation in line with production demands, with a key focus on the removal of production bottlenecks. * Develop, maintain and improve production procedures to execute all activities in a safe, efficient and compliant way. * Maintain and improve the performance and quality of products ensuring they conform to established standards, specifications and customer requirement. Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates. If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch. Should you want to learn more about any of our MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat. Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994