Process Engineer

at  Nicholas Associates

Do you have a passion for improving processes within an automated manufacturing/production environment?
If you have the drive to improve continuous improvement strategies across a large business then this may be the ideal role for you to make a difference.
The basics:
Job Title: Process Engineer
Salary: Up to £50000 DOE
Location: Alfreton
Environment: Manufacturing/Production – medium to heavy engineering/machinery
Role: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday – Days (Flexible hours)
Holidays & Benefits: 35 days holiday, work place pension, life assurance, private health program, occupational sick pay, free parking.
Team Structure: You will be supported by x2 process engineers, one of which is a junior member of the team and currently working through their degree/education, whilst the other has 20 years’ experience with the plant machinery but with no formal Continuous Improvement methodology background.
Overview:
With manufacturing sites located across the UK and EU we now require a Process Engineer to join the business.
You will be tasked to identify the root cause of production and machinery issues and implement changes to improve the processes using your mechanical engineering appreciation and background.
Working closely with a team of process engineers and presenting your findings to the MD – your role will be to effectively present and communicate how the company can improve.

Key responsibilities of the Process Engineer role:

• Support and liaise with all manufacturing personnel to aid the successful resolution of issues in daily manufacturing activities (process and technical).
• Maintain, develop and optimise key processes, including evaluating data and monitor site processes and systems.
• The maintenance and upkeep of process technical specifications and control documents.
• Evaluate metrics, discover areas for improvement, take corrective actions, monitor and validate changes/upgrades.
• Train and support production employee’s process understanding, technical knowledge and competency.
• Actively participate in, or facilitate, root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Plan and organise trials, communicate presentations and technical reports when required.

The ideal candidate / Process Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Previous experience working in a continuous improvements focused role within a automated production/manufacturing environment or similar
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with all colleagues at all levels.
• Experience of real time data monitoring and process evaluation.
• Strong attention to detail, with proven ability to identify, to assess and solve problems including the facilitation of root cause analysis (RCA).
• Experience in the use of continuous improvement and lean tools and techniques with the ability to persuade others to change existing practices.
• Six Sigma qualification would be considered advantageous.
• Team building, coaching skills

Commutable from: Alfreton, Ripley, Derby. Nottingham, Clay Cross and surrounding areas.
If you are interested in the Process Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

• Support and liaise with all manufacturing personnel to aid the successful resolution of issues in daily manufacturing activities (process and technical).
• Maintain, develop and optimise key processes, including evaluating data and monitor site processes and systems.
• The maintenance and upkeep of process technical specifications and control documents.
• Evaluate metrics, discover areas for improvement, take corrective actions, monitor and validate changes/upgrades.
• Train and support production employee’s process understanding, technical knowledge and competency.
• Actively participate in, or facilitate, root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Plan and organise trials, communicate presentations and technical reports when required