Process Engineer

Location: Lancing

We have a new opportunity for a Process Engineer to join a manufacturing company based in Lancing. The role focuses on developing, optimising, and continuously improving manufacturing processes. This is a customer‑facing position with opportunities to visit sites, lead validations, and contribute to high‑value, complex projects.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working as a Process Engineer or similar with at least 2+ years’ experience. You’ll have a proven background in a process, manufacturing, or production environment and bring practical Six Sigma experience, with a strong understanding of CAD, statistical analysis, and process validation.
As a Process Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:
 
* Developing, optimising, and validating manufacturing processes and tooling
 
* Driving improvements across production workflows to boost quality, efficiency, and consistency
 
* Creating and maintaining SOPs, PPDs
 
* Supporting validation activities and leading customer audits when required
 
* Using CAD and statistical tools to analyse, refine, and optimise processes
 
* Working closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to deliver practical technical solutions
 
* Providing technical input for quotations, BOMs, and routings within the ERP system
 
* Training and supporting colleagues on new equipment, processes, and standards
Requirements for the Process Engineer:
 
* A degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Process Engineering or similar)
 
* Experience working within a process, production, or manufacturing engineering environment
 
* Practical Six Sigma experience
 
* Confident using CAD, with a solid understanding of process validation and statistical analysis
 
* Strong communicator who can work well with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders
Benefits & Salary for the Process Engineer:
 * £35,000 up to £42,000 (dependent on experience)
 
* Free onsite parking
 
* Monday–Friday working week (37.5 hours)
 
* Supportive team and opportunities to develop your skills
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy