Job Description
Are you an experienced Process Engineer?
Do you consider yourself to be analytical, solution-driven, and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around the South West?
We have a fixed term Process Engineer role available within BD's technically advanced Push Button production line. This role is ideal for someone with strong problem-solving and process improvement experience and is data-led, collaborative, and improvement-focused.
Role: Process Engineer
Location: BD, South West
Rate: £40,000 – £45,000
Shift Patterns: Day shift
Responsibilities:
- Lead investigation and resolution of loss issues including breakdowns, waste, and speed
- Implement and improve maintenance processes on designated product lines
- Generate and update 4-block plans, bottleneck actions, and focus KPI targets
- Provide shift teams with data-led direction using MES, PAB, and VOA systems
- Drive center-lining activities for sustained performance
- Implement Poka-Yoke solutions and drive Quality Notification (QN) reductions
- Lead initiatives to improve safety, quality, and waste reduction metrics
- Attend meetings and allocate resources to address line issues effectively
- Apply systematic root cause analysis for recurring losses
- Support continuous improvement (CI) projects and validation activities
- Advise on Maintenance Standards and improvements for reliability
- Provide coaching on CI tools and methodologies
- Support in breakdown situations when required
Essential requirements:
- HNC or Degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar field
- 5+ years of technical/manufacturing experience in high-speed automated assembly and packaging environments
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Experience in quality systems and safety in manufacturing
- Data analysis proficiency and ability to interpret operational KPIs
- Effective team player with leadership and mentoring abilities
- Strong communication and decision-making skills under pressure
Desirable requirements:
- Driving license and use of a car
- Some PLC experience preferred
Benefits:
- Matched contribution pension scheme (up to 10% of salary)
- Life assurance and critical illness cover
- Private Medical Insurance
- Share save scheme (matched up to £150/month)
- Reward & recognition schemes for Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement
- Employee Assistance Program for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
- Subsidized canteen and free parking
- 240 hours annual leave (increasing to 247.5 after 5 years of service)
- Advice and editing on your current CV
- Dedicated support team throughout your assignment
- Paid holiday
- Access to exclusive online restaurant and retail discounts
- £300* referral bonus opportunity
- Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
- Competitive rates of pay
Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.
All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to Work, DBS, and reference checks.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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