Manufacturing Process Engineer; CCM

Manufacturing Process Engineer (CCM)

Location:

Sheffield

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We have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Process Engineer who will be a key member of the Production Engineering team responsible for supporting the industrialisation, optimisation and continuous improvement of Catalyst Coated Membrane manufacturing processes. The role focuses on enabling a stable, scalable and high‑quality production process through hands‑on engineering support, structured problem solving and continuous improvement activities.

A core aspect of the role is supporting the introduction of new equipment and processes into manufacturing. This includes contributing to equipment specification, supporting supplier engagement, assisting with commissioning activities and ensuring smooth integration into production. The Manufacturing Process Engineer will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure equipment and processes meet performance, quality and cost expectations.

The role also plays an active part in continuous improvement across the CCM area, driving improvements in yield, throughput, cost and workplace organisation. This includes applying structured CI methodologies, supporting capital improvement proposals and helping build the systems and standards required for repeatable, high‑volume manufacturing.

Working closely with the Principal Engineer and production teams, the Manufacturing Process Engineer captures, stabilises and continuously improves process knowledge to support scalable CCM manufacturing.

• Support industrialisation and continuous improvement of CCM manufacturing processes.
• Define and maintain manufacturing standards including SOPs, process parameters, routing and engineering documentation.
• Support introduction of new equipment and automated systems into production, including equipment specification, supplier engagement, FAT/SAT, commissioning and production handover.
• Deliver process improvement activities focused on yield, throughput, quality, cost reduction and process stability.
• Provide hands‑on technical support to production, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis and process optimisation.
• Support engineering change management, including FMEA, process updates and controlled implementation of changes.
• Support factory layout, workflow optimisation and workplace organisation activities.
• Contribute to Cap Ex projects and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation and support knowledge sharing across the team.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, production, quality, maintenance teams and external suppliers to support manufacturing objectives.

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/qualification (e.g. HND/HNC with relevant manufacturing experience)
• Experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or industrialisation within a production environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial equipment and automation systems
• Experience supporting equipment introduction projects, including equipment specification, commissioning, and FAT/SAT activities
• Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. PFMEA, Kaizen)
• Experience with process optimisation, root cause analysis and data‑driven manufacturing improvement
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Experience contributing to design or process improvements within manufacturing environments
• Strong project coordination and organisational skills within technical or manufacturing projects
• Familiarity with risk‑based engineering approaches such as FMEA and change…