Process Engineer
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14 hours ago
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Job Summary
Overview
The Process Engineer will lead the development implementation and continuous improvement of Product Development and Testing processes ensuring best-in-class quality efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This role is central to driving operational excellence through Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) lean manufacturing principles and robust engineering practise.
The successful candidate will bring proven experience in process engineering activities while actively engaging in hands-on problem-solving to enhance productivity safety and product quality.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy
- Contribute to the site process engineering strategy aligning with business objectives.
- Deliver process improvement projects that supports operational targets and strategic growth plans.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the site.
- Collaborate with the PMO to develop and deliver new capabilities.
Process Development & Improvement
- Oversee the design optimisation and validation of lab processes and technologies to achieve world-class performance across relevant industry standards (e.g. MIL/DEF-STD ISO IEC)
- Implement Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement methodologies to reduce waste improve cycle times and increase value-add activities.
- Implement standardisation and best practices across site.
APQP & Quality
- Lead the development and deployment of APQP activities ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements.
- Collaborate with Quality teams to integrate PFD PFMEA Control Plans and process capability studies.
- Support continuous improvement reviews and ensure effective change management processes.
Operational Excellence
- Work closely with Operations Maintenance and Supply Chain to maximise equipment uptime and throughput.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality.
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and sustain process improvements.
Team and Stakeholder Management
- Engage with the cross-functional teams to build technical capability.
- Communicate with customers suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure project delivery.
- Act as a technical authority for process-related decisions.
Skills / Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
- Recognised professional engineering accreditation (e.g. ECUK IEng or CEng) is preferred.
- Prior experience in manufacturing or process engineering
- Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement tools.
- Strong understanding of APQP methodologies.
Diversity Statement
At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Distributed Control Systems
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Minitab
- Root cause Analysis
- Process Engineering
- cGMP
- Kaizen
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
About Company
We Are Element A global provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification services for a diverse range of materials and products in sectors where failure in service is not an option. As one of the leading providers of testing, inspection and certification services to many of the world ... View more
