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Process Engineer

STERIS


Job Location:

Leicester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At STERIS we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

About you:

Do you want to spend your working time making a difference in the world around you Are you passionate about supporting the medical and pharmaceutical industries Do you care about keeping patients and people safe If so then a career with Steris could be a great fit for you.

About Us:

At STERIS we arethe technological leader indesign production and supply of sterilization equipment and monitoring systems.

We are currently recruiting for a Process Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join the business at a skilled professional level.

Whats involved

This role is key to the improvement of production to theOperations Project Manageryou will beresponsible for supporting Operations with continuous improvement initiatives improving lineefficiency cost savings quality control and identifying areas for improvement using statistics and root cause analysis

Duties:

Identifies and addresses opportunities to improve yield reduce waste and costs and enhance delivery

Collects data to support suggested improvements through time observations Gemba Walks and report analysis

Leads troubleshooting projects to resolve complex operational issues

Prepare and support individuals throughout change to drive success

Manages project risks and issues effectively to minimise the impact on project success

Improves processes based on the data and evidence collected and demonstrates the justification and benefits to themanagement team

Ensures consistency of results by monitoring performance post-launch

Effectively manages numerous improvementprojectssimultaneously

Ensures timely and complete project delivery including handover to appropriate teams

Demonstrates strongandpositive leadership when managing organizational changes

Coordinates with departments to standardize and update procedures ensuring compliance with the companysQualityManagementSystem

Facilitates and potentially leadscapital expenditureprojects

Supports and manages established lean objectives and lean activities/events as necessary to support business goals

Ensures that all company policies and procedures (Health & Safety Quality Assurance Environmental Disciplinary etc.) are adhered to at all times

Required experience

Essential

A minimum of2years experienceworking within a manufacturing environment(preferably Lean Manufacturing)

Aminimum of2years experienceof working within a Process Improvement role(Projects Process Engineer)

Experience of managing projectsincluding stakeholder management

FullcleanUK Driving Licence

To be able to demonstratea good working knowledge ofsystems including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook

Experience of using a ERP system( 365Sage)

Experience creating process flows andstandard work

Be able toeffectively negotiateinfluenceand collaborateat all levels through both excellent verbal and written communication

Desirable

DesirableWorking experience ofSix Sigmaand Lean

Desirable Previous experience of using Oracle ERP system

Desirable Project Management Qualification

Skills

Must be a team player and ability to work independently with minimal supervision (self-starter)

Strong analytical skills

Strong collaboration skills

Must be motivated and driven

Must have a desire and ability to learn new systems and equipment to expand systemand businessknowledge

Must be an effective decision makeranddemonstrate good judgment to resolve problems

Must have excellent attention to detail

Must demonstrate strong leadership planning change management and organisational skills

Must be ableto effectively summarise and present technical information to a variety of audiences

Have confidence to challenge thecurrent situation/process

Must have interpersonal skills and be comfortable working with different stakeholders.

Equal opportunities

STERIS plc provides employment and advancement opportunities without regard to age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion/belief sex (gender) sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic as defined by UK employment law. The Company bases all employment decisions on merit qualifications skills and abilities with the intention that the best candidate is selected for each position.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information visit .

STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services. Learn more here.

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