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Process Improvement Engineer

Posted 08 January 2025
Salary £35,000 - £40,000
LocationNewton Aycliffe
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector Technical, Engineering
ReferenceJ138174
Job FunctionProduction Engineering

Job description

​Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

  • Competitive salary

  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays per year (holiday year runs Jan-Dec)

  • Flexible start and finish times to support work-life balance.

  • Pension contributions

  • A collaborative and supportive work environment where innovation is encouraged.

  • Stable growing organisation.

  • Immediate start.

MTrec’s New Opportunity;

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious engineering client, based in County Durham, with their plans for growth and expansion, by recruiting a permanent Process Improvement Engineer to join their team. You will be joining a fast-paced, dynamic company, with an excellent team-based culture and opportunities to progress your career. Our client is a major player in their specialist industry sector and supplies its quality products globally. You will be joining a very secure and expanding business, where you will enjoy a varied working environment, a great team culture and a fantastic new career move.

If you are a PI/CI Engineer or have similar experience, please apply now for an immediate response.

The Job You’ll Do;

  • Conduct in-depth analyses of current manufacturing workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.

  • Lead initiatives to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve productivity.

  • Implement and sustain lean manufacturing methodologies, such as Six Sigma, across the facility.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and introduce best practices in production.

  • Optimise material flow, equipment utilisation, and production layouts.

  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring efficient and scalable production processes.

  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of improvement projects.

  • Act as a change agent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

About You;

  • A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

  • Experience in process improvement, lean manufacturing, or a related role.

  • Knowledge of metal manufacturing processes, fabrication and tool design would be desirable.

  • Familiarity with APQP/PPAP processes and manufacturing equipment.

  • Proficiency in 3D CAD/CAM software (Autodesk Inventor or similar) and MS Office tools.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.