Process Development Engineer

Grassroots Recruitment Ltd
Blackburn, Lancashire
8 months ago
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Are you an experienced manufacturing or process engineer with strong CAD skills and a background in a regulated industry This is an excellent opportunity to join our client’s growing engineering and product development team in Blackburn, working on innovative projects in a highly regulated environment.

Our client is seeking a Process Development Engineer to play a key role in the design, validation, and transfer of products and processes from development through to full production. You’ll support engineering activities across equipment, processes, and documentation, ensuring compliance with quality standards and customer requirements. The role will suit a degree-qualified engineer, ideally with at least three years’ experience in a relevant setting, or a more experienced candidate with alternative qualifications.

Job Description

Assist with the design and development of new and existing products and processes in line with customer requirements and regulatory standards
Support the transfer of products from development to pilot and full production
Create and maintain documentation including quality plans, FMEAs, risk assessments, SOPs and work instructions
Provide design support across departments, including concept designs, drawings and technical documentation
Conduct validation activities in line with internal and customer requirements
Collaborate with customers and internal teams to resolve design and process issues
Identify and evaluate new technologies and methods to support product development and business needs
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation
Attend exhibitions and customer meetings, including occasional overseas travel
Ensure adherence to QMS, HSE and company policies at all times

Person Specification

Essential:

Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering/scientific discipline, or significant experience in a regulated engineering role
Ideally 3+ years’ experience in an engineering role within a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. automotive, aerospace, medical devices)
Strong 2D and 3D CAD skills using SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar
Knowledge of validation processes and strict regulatory standards 
Good organisational and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Desirable:

Awareness of plastics and metals for use in precision engineering
Knowledge of Lean/continuous improvement methods
Familiarity with statistical methods for process validation

This role offers a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience, plus a range of benefits. It’s an opportunity to join a forward-thinking business in an impactful role, working on high-quality engineering solutions within a regulated environment.

To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability

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