Process Development Engineer

Southampton
2 weeks ago
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The company is in the process of relocating their production to other business sites so requires a contract Process Development Engineer to support both the transition and current production projects to the end of 2026.

Key responsibilities: Process Development Engineer

  • Maintain day to day production output by ensuring materials, tooling and equipment remain available and meet quality standards

  • Troubleshoot production issues related to lasers, optics, assemblies and supporting processes

  • Conducting thorough root cause analyses to identify issues within the production line

  • Champion Lean 6 sigma and 8D methodologies to understand problems and implement corrective actions either within production or design

  • Ownership and accountability for resolving issues to ensure quality of products and services across the business

  • Coordinate material flows to prevent shortages, delays or quality risks during the transition

  • Offer support to production teams to ensure manufacturing equipment and processes continue to run smoothly until final hand over

    Skills required: Process Development Engineer

  • The role requires a positive and proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen eye for detail, ensuring that any faults are resolved prior to transfer

  • This role is ideal for those with a higher degree in engineering, optics, photonics, lasers or advanced product manufacturing, who have experience solving real world issues

  • Candidates should possess a robust background in either complex electromechanical manufacturing, optics / lasers / photonics, medical devices or advanced manufacturing with a proven track record of applying lean principles and problem-solving techniques to ensure operational efficiency

  • Experience with equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and process validation

  • Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

    This contract will be Outside IR35 for 9 – 12 months based onsite near Southampton, commutable from Fareham, Portsmouth, Winchester, Bournemouth etc

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