Process Engineer

Site Process Engineer

Location: ChelmsfordDepartment: OperationsReports to: Operations Manager

Are you passionate about improving manufacturing processes, driving efficiency, and making a real impact on production performance? We're looking for a Site Process Engineer to join our clients' team and lead process optimisation initiatives across the site.

In this role, you'll work closely with production, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to enhance workflows, introduce new technologies, and ensure processes are safe, reliable, and cost-effective. If you enjoy problem-solving, continuous improvement, and turning data into action, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Site Process Engineer, you will:

• Analyse existing manufacturing processes and design improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Implement workflow enhancements to support cost-effective and high-quality production.
• Provide daily engineering support to production teams.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and resolve process or equipment issues.
• Develop and implement testing methods.
• Monitor and improve process capability and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead performance-improvement projects across the site.
• Provide technical expertise to ensure new products can be manufactured efficiently.
• Support smooth integration of new processes into existing production lines.
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process flow diagrams.
• Deliver process training to operational teams.
• Ensure all processes meet health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Support audits and help implement corrective actions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support equipment selection and commissioning of new technologies.
• Monitor process KPIs and prepare reports for management.
• Stay updated on industry advancements and best practices.

What We're Looking For

You'll be a great fit if you have:

• A degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or similar (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in process engineering, manufacturing, or continuous improvement roles.
• Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis tools (RCA, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, etc.).
• Experience with process simulation software and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience writing SOPs and delivering process training.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Why Join?

You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where innovation, improvement, and safety are at the heart of what our client does. This role offers autonomy, growth, and the chance to shape the future of their production processes.