Process Engineer

I am currently looking for a Lean Process Engineer on a contract role for a Defence company in Romsey.

Title: Process Engineer - Lean Continuous Improvement

Location: Romsey - 5 days per week onsite

Duration: up to November 2026 (4/5 months dep. on start date)

IR35: Inside

Clearance: Will need a BPSS check, SC is preferred, if not held candidates will need to go through it

• Support the optimisation of key and supporting processes to enhance productivity, reduce cost and improve lead times and quality.
• Resolution of issues affecting manufacturing, assembly and testing processes using defined problem-solving processes
• Identify and escalate risk, issues and opportunities to improve processes and deliveries, liaising with project teams, leaders and sponsors as required.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across Defence Team
• Identify opportunities to improve the CI culture/framework, working closely with all business stakeholders.
• Implement PFMEA, 5s and Asset Care programs for operational processes.
• Support Supply Chain Improvement Initiatives.
• Support Production with electronics and hardware product, assembly and testing process trouble shooting.
• Support non-conformance route cause analysis and resolution implementation

• HNC / HND qualified in relevant field.
• Strong computer-based literacy.

• Demonstratable knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement tools and techniques.
• Demonstratable experience in leading change management teams and projects.
• Detailed understanding of electronic and mechanical assembly and testing principles.
• Previous work experience within electro-mechanical assembly
• Previous experience of working with automated and manual measurement techniques across a range of Test Equipment.
• Experience in troubleshooting product non-conformances
• Experience using problem solving techniques (PSP, 8D, RCA, DMAIC)
• Experienced with MRP tools (IFS would be advantageous).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in working with cross functional teams and collaboration across a business.
• Experience working in projects driving significant change and improvement projects.

• Ability to follow process.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to interpret engineering documentation and communicate effectively with the engineering community.
• A drive to improve product, process and efficiency