Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Location: Barnstaple

Hours: Mon-Thurs, 08:00 - 16:30, Fri 08:00 - 14:00

Salary: 42,000 - 52,500

Are you a hands-on Process Engineer passionate about innovation and continuous improvement?

Join Parker Aerospace and Shape the Future of Advanced Manufacturing. We are a global engineering leader, at our rapidly growing Barnstaple site as we transform our manufacturing capabilities with cutting-edge robotics, automation, and lean processes.

This is your opportunity to play a key role in driving change, as we invest in brand-new machinery, FANUC & ABB robotic systems, and smarter ways of working to support growing demand from industries such as automotive and oil & gas.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Lead the design, development, and optimisation of manufacturing processes, with a focus on automation and robotics.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to boost efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve product quality.
• Support the rollout of new robotic systems (e.g. FANUC, ABB) and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to deliver process solutions that scale with business growth.
• Provide clear documentation and tooling support for the shop floor.

Skills required:

• Proven experience in manufacturing process engineering, ideally within an industrial or high-tech production environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machinery, shop floor operations, and process automation.
• Hands-on experience or familiarity with robotic systems (FANUC, ABB, or similar) - training provided if needed.
• A mindset for continuous improvement, with practical experience in Lean tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence both shop floor and senior stakeholders.

Next Steps:

If you believe that you are a good fit for the Process Engineer position, submit your CV now!