Process Engineer

Crownhill, Plymouth
1 week ago
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Process Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing

Location: Southwest UK
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Process Engineer with a passion for high-speed automation and precision manufacturing? We're recruiting for a key engineering role in one of the Southwest's most technically advanced production facilities, supporting the manufacture of millions of life-saving medical devices every year. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in improving efficiency, driving innovation, and contributing to meaningful global impact.

The Role

As Process Engineer, you will take ownership of production technology and maintenance processes for designated product lines. You'll lead root cause investigations, resolve breakdowns, and drive process improvements using structured problem-solving techniques. The role requires strong analytical thinking, a proactive mindset, and a hands-on approach to operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and update performance data on focus lines, generating initiatives to improve throughput and return lines to optimal performance

Identify and resolve bottlenecks and quality issues through data analysis and systematic problem solving

Direct shift teams based on data insights from MES, PAB, and VOA systems

Drive centre-lining activities and implement poka-yoke (error-proofing) solutions

Lead safety, quality, and waste reduction initiatives across production areas

Support continuous improvement (CI) and validation projects

Contribute to maintenance planning by feeding back findings to the Reliability Leader

Coach and support teams on the application of continuous improvement methodologies

Respond to breakdowns when required and ensure sustainable solutions are implemented

What We're Looking For

HNC or Degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Minimum 5 years' experience in technical or manufacturing roles

Background in high-speed automated assembly and packaging environments

Confident decision-maker with excellent troubleshooting skills

Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods

Understanding of Quality Systems and manufacturing safety practices

PLC experience is advantageous but not essential

A strong team player who can collaborate and coach effectively across functions

Why Apply?

This role offers a chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a company where innovation, reliability, and quality matter. You'll be part of a collaborative engineering team committed to continuous improvement and delivering products that genuinely make a difference in people's lives.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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