Process Engineer

Location: Swanwick

Company
Imagine working for a global organization that blends innovation, sustainability, and purpose into everything it does. With a strong heritage and forward-thinking mindset, this company empowers its people to drive meaningful change through high-quality products, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to improving everyday environments.
You'll join a culture that values collaboration, supports personal growth, and takes pride in making a real difference.
Process Engineer

Salary and Benefits

** Important – candidates must have ‘Permanent UK Right to Work’*
* * Salary £50,000
 
* 36.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday (with an earlier finish on Friday’s)
 
* Company bonus
 
* 34 days holiday (26 days + bank holidays)
 
* Solid 7% contribution match stakeholder pension scheme
 
* Medicash cash plan
Commutable From:
Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Chesterfield, Sheffield
Process Engineer Role Function
This is an excellent opportunity that offers the chance to make a real impact on manufacturing performance by leading improvement initiatives, optimising processes, and developing specialist expertise within a key operational function. You will play a key role in improving process control, reducing variation, and driving continuous improvement activities, while working closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering and Quality teams to solve day-to-day challenges and deliver process improvements and capital projects.
As a Process Engineer, you will be instrumental in improving process stability, maintaining high standards of product quality, reducing waste, and supporting safe, efficient manufacturing operations. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to influence change, implement improvements, and contribute to the ongoing success of the manufacturing environment.
Process Engineer Candidate Requirements
 
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Engineer or Process Engineer role in a manufacturing environment
 
* Apprentice-trained or qualified in Engineering, Process or Chemistry with a minimum HND (or equivalent)
 
* Strong problem-solving skills with experience using root cause analysis tools and techniques
 
* Knowledge and practical application of SPC and data analysis
 
* Excellent collaboration skills able to work with a range of colleagues, using clear communication and influencing skills across all levels
 
* Experience in continuous improvement and Lean methodologies
 
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
 
* Ability to plan and execute process trials and analyse results
 
* Strong IT and analytical skills (Excel, Minitab, PowerPoint, etc.)
 
* Experience with SCADA / HMI systems and industrial process control is advantageous

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)
 
* Health, Safety & Environment:
Support a strong safety culture by promoting best practice, contributing to risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with HSE requirements and company procedures.
 
* Manufacturing Process Control:
Analyse and optimise manufacturing processes through data analysis, SPC techniques, GMP standards, and equipment calibration to maintain consistent performance, quality, and reliability.
 
* Continuous Improvement:
Drive process improvement activities through structured problem-solving techniques, including root cause analysis (RCA), Lean methodologies, Design of Experiments (DoE), and Motion Time Studies to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
 
* Documentation & Quality Compliance:
Maintain accurate process documentation, support ISO compliance requirements, and manage controlled changes to ensure processes remain effective and compliant.
 
* Engineering Projects & Capital Investment:
Assist with capital projects by supporting technical specifications, supplier…