Principal Process Engineer

Principal Industrialisation / Process Engineer

Location:

Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex (Onsite)

We are working with a high-performing engineering organisation delivering cutting‑edge products across multiple advanced sectors. They are now looking to appoint a Principal Industrialisation / Process Engineer to lead New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes and drive manufacturing excellence.

This is a hands‑on, leadership‑focused role within a dynamic environment, supporting the industrialisation of complex, low‑volume products for premium customers.

You will take ownership of industrialisation activities across NPI projects, ensuring products are effectively transitioned from development into manufacturing.

• Leading industrialisation and manufacturing project activities across multiple programmes
• Developing and implementing manufacturing documentation (DFM/DFA, control plans, PFMEA, work instructions, etc.)
• Designing production processes, facility layouts, and material flows
• Specifying, procuring, and validating tooling and manufacturing equipment
• Supporting prototype builds and early‑stage process validation
• Driving continuous improvement across cost, quality, and delivery metrics
• Managing supplier quality and ensuring adherence to APQP/PPAP standards
• Reporting project and launch readiness status internally and to customers
• Supporting business growth through technical input and proposal development

• Proven experience in industrialisation / manufacturing project leadership
• Background in automotive, aerospace, marine, or adjacent high‑performance engineering sectors
• Strong knowledge of assembly processes, quality tools (DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans) and production readiness
• Experience driving NPI / launch programmes
• Hands‑on understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Familiarity with supplier quality, APQP/PPAP, and industry standards
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing methods
• Experience with tooling, fixtures, or layout design (CAD preferred)

• Degree‑qualified in Engineering (or similar)
• Chartered Engineer status
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Experience with PLC, MES, or vision systems
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Project or commercial management experience