Process Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing)
Posted 3 days ago by Totaljobs
£50,000 Per year
Undetermined
Onsite
Runcorn (WA7)
Summary: The Process Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing) role in Runcorn involves leading the development and optimization of finishing processes within a well-established engineering manufacturer. This position is focused on driving efficiency, consistency, and scalability in production through the identification and implementation of process improvements. The role requires a hands-on approach and collaboration with production teams and external suppliers. It offers the opportunity to own a critical improvement project and shape long-term process capabilities within the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead process development initiatives within polishing and finishing
- Evaluate and introduce new methods, materials, and technologies
- Work closely with production teams to implement change on the shop floor
- Engage with external suppliers and technical specialists
- Establish structured processes, SOPs, and repeatable standards
- Deliver measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, and output
Key Skills:
- 4+ years' experience in manufacturing or process engineering
- Proven track record of delivering process improvements
- Strong hands-on approach with the ability to work in production environments
- Ability to influence and engage engineering teams
- Commercial awareness and results-driven mindset
- Experience with finishing, plastics, or similar manufacturing processes (desirable)
- Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (desirable)
- Experience introducing new processes or technologies into production (desirable)
Salary (Rate): £50000 per annum
City: Runcorn
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Process Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing)
Location: Runcorn, Cheshire (Full time site based)
Type: 3 Months FTC
Up to £50k per annum (pro rata)
Overview
We are supporting a well-established engineering manufacturer in the appointment of an experienced engineer to lead the development and optimisation of its finishing processes.
This is a high-impact role with ownership of a critical improvement project, focused on driving efficiency, consistency, and scalability within production.
The Role
You will take full responsibility for identifying, developing, and implementing improvements to existing finishing processes.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead process development initiatives within polishing and finishing
- Evaluate and introduce new methods, materials, and technologies
- Work closely with production teams to implement change on the shop floor
- Engage with external suppliers and technical specialists
- Establish structured processes, SOPs, and repeatable standards
- Deliver measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, and output
Candidate Profile
Essential:
- 4+ years' experience in manufacturing or process engineering
- Proven track record of delivering process improvements
- Strong hands-on approach with the ability to work in production environments
- Ability to influence and engage engineering teams
- Commercial awareness and results-driven mindset
Desirable:
- Experience with finishing, plastics, or similar manufacturing processes
- Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience introducing new processes or technologies into production
Opportunity
- Ownership of a strategically important project
- Autonomy to drive change and implement new ideas
- Backing and investment to support development initiatives
- Opportunity to shape long-term process capability within the business