Process Engineer / Maintenance Engineer

Process Engineer / Maintenance Engineer

Days

Elland

£50,000

7:45am-4pm

My Client who is a leading manufacturer within their field is seeking an experienced Process Engineer/Maintenance Engineer to join their team.

This role would ideally suit an experienced Maintenance Engineer who has experience with CI and process improvement that is looking to grow and develop further. It would also suit an experienced Process/ CI Engineer with a maintenance background.

The role will support both maintenance activities and process development initiatives on the shop floor. This hands-on role is ideal for an ambitious engineer looking to grow into a senior engineering leadership position by progressively taking on greater responsibility in asset reliability, process optimisation, and operational improvement.

Process Engineer/ Maintenance Engineer

Company Benefits:

10% annual potential bonus

Up to 7.5% pension

27 days holiday plus bank

Reporting into Operations Director

Process Engineer/ Maintenance Engineer

What we're looking for:

Experience

Extensive experience in a high-mix, low-volume or batch manufacturing environment.

Education:

Level 3 or higher qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering at a minimum. A higher level qualification and evidence of ongoing learning would be advantageous.

Technical Skills:

Proficient in CAD design and documentation

Hands-on experience with PPM, equipment installations, fault diagnosis, and working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.

Improvement Mindset:

Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, TPM, or other continuous improvement methodologies is highly desirable.

Demonstrates initiative, reliability, and the aspiration to take on increasing technical and leadership responsibilities.

Process Engineer / Maintenance Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintenance Support & Coordination

Perform routine inspections, fault diagnosis, and minor repairs on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.

Assist in developing and implementing planned and reactive maintenance schedules.

Collaborate with external contractors and service providers to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure compliance with RAMS and HSE standards.

Maintain accurate maintenance records and support tracking of key KPIs 

2. Process Development & Optimistion

Support the analysis and improvement of key fabrication processes

Contribute to the implementation of Lean improvements and standardization efforts to reduce variation and improve efficiency.

Lead or assist in the design, trial, and feedback gathering for tools, jigs, and fixtures to reduce setup time and improve consistency.

3. Technical Documentation & Standardisation

Assist in developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and checklists, under guidance from technical and fabrication leaders.

4. Shop floor Optimisation & Equipment Projects

Support the installation, commissioning, and integration of new or upgraded capital equipment.

Assist project leads in implementing shopfloor layout changes linked to process improvements or new equipment introduction, ensuring alignment with production needs and flow.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate closely with production, quality, and technical teams to ensure high product quality.

Support product trials to meet evolving customer needs.

Keywords:

Process Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lead Engineer, Engineering Team Leader

Please contact Clare Butler at Winsearch UK for further information.

Clare Butler - (url removed)

Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering & Manufacturing, Food & Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain 

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