Process Improvement Engineer

Victrex is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to join our Stonehouse manufacturing site. In this role you will lead and deliver technical improvement projects that reduce product variability, optimise manufacturing processes, and support the transition of products from development into routine production.

• Identify, lead and deliver value‑creating technical improvement projects that improve efficiency, quality, cost, throughput and yield.
• Provide technical support and advice in response to changing plant performance and customer requirements.
• Apply process improvement and problem‑solving methodologies to ensure sustainable implementation of improvements.
• Analyse quality data trends, identify compliance gaps and drive targeted improvement actions.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting activities and contribute to capability development and training within manufacturing teams.
• Support the transfer of new products and equipment from development into manufacturing operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in site quality control activities, including reduction in customer complaints and audit findings.
• Provide technical input to customer complaint investigations and non‑conformance management.
• Lead plant experimental programmes in line with management of change requirements.
• Act as the manufacturing link into new product development programmes.

• A degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Materials Science or a relevant technical discipline.
• Significant industrial experience delivering technical solutions to improve quality, capability and manufacturing cost.
• Practical experience of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma or similar);
  Green Belt is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience using data to drive decisions.
• Experience working within a formal Quality Management System.
• Knowledge of FMEA, control plans, regulatory compliance and product testing methodologies.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions.
• A proven track record of delivering sustainable improvements and cost savings through technical projects.

Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.