New Process Engineer Job in Gloucester
Location: Gloucester
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Process and NPI Engineer to join our clients Operations team in Gloucester. You will play a key role in supporting the successful launch of new products, developing and implementing lean manufacturing processes, and ensuring smooth transitions from design to full-scale production. You’ll work closely with various teams to drive efficiency, enhance product quality, and support continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities for the New Process Engineer Job:
- Evaluate and develop manufacturing processes, conducting research projects to enhance productivity.
- Perform product and process capability studies to optimize performance (Cp/Cpk).
- Continuously assess equipment and processes for efficiency and quality, using SPC tools to maintain process control.
- Lead PFMEAs and develop control plans to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborate with the Quality Department to analyze nonconformance data and apply root cause analysis.
- Develop and implement SOPs, troubleshoot production issues, and support the introduction of new products to market.
- Manage product launches, ensuring smooth transitions from design to SOP, Run @ Rate activities, and successful post-launch performance.
- Foster strong relationships with the site management team and present process improvement ideas.
- Ensure compliance with quality documentation and customer requirements (PPAP, Run @ Rate, gate reviews).
Key Skills and Qualifications for the New Process Engineer Job:
- Proven experience in change management, APQP projects, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Strong understanding of PPAP, SPC, FMEA, and Control Plans (Core Tools).
- Ability to lead and manage diverse teams of stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Project, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Practical experience in Lean implementation and a hands-on approach to process improvements.
Desirable Skills for the New Process Engineer Job:
- Engineering apprenticeship.
- Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen training.
- Expertise in change management and APQP processes.
If you have a passion for driving process excellence and are experienced in lean manufacturing techniques, we’d love to hear from you. Join our dynamic team and be a part of a company that values innovation, quality, and teamwork.
Exciting Progression opportunities!
If this Process Engineer Job is of interest, please drop an email to kriley@octagongroup.co.uk or call Keelan on 01525 664852