Production Process Engineer

Tate Americas is a key business within Kingspan Data Solutions and is at the forefront of delivering integrated solutions to the rapidly expanding data centre market. We combine engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing and operational excellence to deliver complex, mission-critical projects for some of the world’s largest technology companies.

With significant investment and ambitious growth plans, Tate is evolving beyond traditional manufacturing to become a fully integrated solutions provider, offering customers a seamless delivery model from design and manufacturing through installation, commissioning and final handover.

About the Role

The Production Process Engineer leads the development, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing processes that support safe, efficient, and scalable production operations within the Manufacturing Engineering function. The role is responsible for analyzing process performance, leading improvement and capital projects, and partnering with production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and engineering teams to improve manufacturing execution and operational results. Success in this role results in improved throughput, quality, cost performance, equipment utilization, and on-time delivery while supporting operational standardization and continuous improvement objectives.

What You’ll Do

Process Engineering & Operational Ownership

• Own manufacturing process development, optimization, and implementation activities across production operations.
• Lead process improvement initiatives targeting throughput, cycle time, and cost reduction.
• Develop manufacturing workflows, equipment layouts, and process control strategies.
• Evaluate process capability data and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Manage process engineering projects through planning, execution, commissioning, and closure.
• Monitor OEE, scrap, downtime, and yield metrics against established targets.

Cross-Functional Manufacturing Support

• Collaborate with production teams to resolve process and equipment issues.
• Partner with quality teams to improve process consistency and product conformity.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams on equipment reliability and performance improvements.
• Support new product introductions through process validation and production readiness.
• Recommend equipment, tooling, and automation solutions based on operational requirements.
• Train operators and technicians on process changes and standard work practices.

Performance, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, losses, and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Assess manufacturing risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Track project outcomes against quality, productivity, and cost performance objectives.

Additional Expectations

• Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
• Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
• Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
• Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Three to seven years of process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or production engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading process improvement, equipment implementation, or capital projects.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, value stream mapping, and waste reduction methodologies.
• Experience with SPC, DOE, PFMEA, process capability analysis, and root cause methodologies.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and engineering software including AutoCAD or Solid Works.
• Experience using manufacturing performance metrics including OEE, scrap, throughput, cycle time, and downtime.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and controlled document management.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing data and develop…