PROCESS ENGINEER

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Peterborough
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Mechanical Engineering Process Optimization Data Analysis Power BI Excel Communication Troubleshooting SOPs

FULL DESCRIPTION

PROCESS ENGINEER

Peterborought

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

- Drive Process Reliability, Yield and Scrap performance for the line. - Lead improvement initiatives to meet annual operational goals. - Analyze processes to identify gaps and implement optimization solutions. - Troubleshoot production losses and strengthen line standards. - Support cost‑reduction, automation and capital improvement projects. - Provide data analysis and insights to support technical and investment decisions. - Develop and maintain key operational documentation (SOPs, training materials). - Coach and develop Technicians and Operators to build team capability. - Ensure data accuracy for line KPIs and prepare regular performance reports. - Participate in daily direction‑setting meetings and contribute to a site pillar.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

- Strong engineering background, ideally in Mechanical Engineering, with solid practical experience working directly with production lines and technical equipment. - Hands-on mechanical capability, including effective troubleshooting, process optimization, and proven impact on reducing line losses and scrap. - Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret operational data, prepare clear presentations, and confidently use tools such as Power BI and Excel. - Effective communication and influencing abilities, enabling collaboration across functions and guiding teams without formal authority. - Team‑oriented and proactive mindset, with a natural willingness to spend time on the shop floor (Gemba) and engage with technicians and operators. - High learning agility and adaptability, comfortable working in ambiguous environments, supporting projects, and showing strong potential for future leadership.

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