Process Engineer
2 days ago
Barnsley
Process Engineer – Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement / Capital Projects Connected Engineering is delighted to be supporting the recruitment of a Process Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business in Barnsley. This role sits within the engineering team and focuses on process optimisation, continuous improvement, and supporting capital projects within a regulated production environment. Key Responsibilities: • Analyse manufacturing processes, workflows, and production performance data, • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste, • Support capital projects, including equipment upgrades, automation, and new process implementation, • Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), • Carry out process mapping and value stream mapping activities, • Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions, • Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams, • Support the introduction of automation, CNC machinery, and robotics Requirements: • Experience as a Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Production Engineer, • Background in a manufacturing or production environment (regulated preferred), • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools, • Experience with OEE, KPIs, and process performance analysis, • Understanding of process mapping and value stream mapping, • Exposure to automation, CNC, or industrial manufacturing technologies, • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Desirable: • Experience in precision engineering or component manufacturing, • Knowledge of quality systems and measurement techniques (e.g. gauge R&R), • Experience supporting capital projects Benefits: • Competitive salary (£45,000 – £50,000), • Bonus, • 26 days holiday + BH, • Healthcare Plan, • Opportunity to work on capital investment and automation projects, • Career development within a growing engineering team, • Collaborative and improvement-focused culture