Process Improvement Engineer

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Nottingham landing gear operations span a 48,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated to the manufacture of small to medium landing gear components.

Recognised as the UK Technical Centre of Excellence, the site specialises in precision machining of aluminium, titanium, and hardened steels. Equipped with advanced technologies, the facility leverages the latest manufacturing innovations and software to drive ongoing business growth and ensure operational excellence.

The Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing operations. The role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing New Product Introduction (NPI) lead times, enhancing product quality, and supporting aerospace manufacturing processes through Lean methodologies and process optimization.

• Lead continuous improvement projects to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Optimize aerospace manufacturing processes to improve throughput and reduce cycle times.
• Support and industrialize NPI activities, including PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and Work Instructions.
• Identify and implement process, programming, and manufacturing best practices.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to improve first‑pass yield and reduce defects.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support first article inspections and production validation activities.
• Manage process improvement and CAPEX projects.
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with company standards.

• Engineering apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification.
• Experience with in aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes (3, 4, 5‑axis milling, turning, mill‑turn).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping).
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis methods (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical data.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems (SAP experience desirable).
• Familiarity with manufacturing software such as CATIA V5, Vericut, or Solid Works.
• Strong project management, data analysis, and cross‑functional communication skills.

• Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually.
• Standard 38.5‑hour week, Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays.
• Generous group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance 4 x salary.
• Company funded medical benefits package from day one.
• Access to retail and gym discounts.
• Loyalty bonuses.
• Supportive environment where you can learn and grow.
• A culture where diversity is valued, empowering individuals to contribute positively to the organization’s success.
• Team building social events.

Join our Team today! Héroux‑Devtek aims to grow as an industry by meeting customer expectations through the dedication and commitment of its people. Heroux‑Devtek emphasizes a culture centered on the "4 Rs":
Respect, Responsibility, Recognition, and Resilience. This approach contributes to a stable workforce and reinforces an entrepreneurial spirit, guiding employees toward shared objectives.

Equal Opportunity to Employees:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

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