Process Improvement Engineer

Reports to: Director – Project Engineering Group, Global

Position: Permanent - Onsite

Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.

As a member of our team, you'll dive into an environment that encourages learning and boundary‑pushing every day. You'll be part of an agile and dynamic workplace where today's solutions are built for tomorrow's challenges.

In this role, you will be a key member of the team to allow for growth of the Systems business through Droitwich and supporting the creation, revision and update of key procedures to allow for the projected growth of the business.

Role Purpose

The Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvement across the engineering, project management, and project delivery functions of a business delivering offsite‑manufactured HVAC and M&E solutions. The role focuses on improving the efficiency, quality, predictability, and scalability of project execution from initial concept and design through procurement, manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning. The successful candidate will identify and implement improvements to project delivery processes, engineering workflows, governance, resource planning, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role acts as a bridge between Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Commercial, Procurement, and Commissioning teams, ensuring lessons learned are captured and embedded into process.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery Process Improvement
• Analyse and improve end-to-end project delivery processes.
• Develop the existing standardised project execution methodologies across all projects.
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and risks within project delivery workflows.
• Drive improvements in programme predictability, schedule adherence, and resource utilisation.
• Establish best‑practice project management standards and governance frameworks.
• Support the development of project delivery playbooks and stage‑gate processes.
• Engineering Process Improvement
• Review and optimise engineering workflows covering:
• Concept design
• Detailed design
• Design approvals
• Technical submittals
• Design change management
• Drawing production
• Design release to manufacturing
• Improve engineering productivity through standardisation and automation.
• Develop and maintain engineering design standards and templates.
• Support implementation of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering quality and reduction of design‑related defects.
• Project Controls & Performance
• Develop and implement project performance metrics and dashboards.
• Monitor and improve:
• Engineering lead times
• Design release performance
• Schedule adherence
• Cost performance
• Change management effectiveness
• Risk management maturity
• Establish reporting systems that provide visibility of project health and resource requirements.
• Support project forecasting and capacity planning activities.
• Change Management & Governance
• Lead initiatives to improve project governance and control processes.
• Standardise project documentation, reporting, and approval procedures.
• Improve management of:
• Variations
• Technical queries
• Design changes
• Client approvals
• Lessons learned
• Ensure effective change control processes are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.
• Digitalisation & Systems Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery through digital tools and automation.
• Support implementation and optimisation of:
• ERP systems
• Project management platforms
• Document management systems
• Resource planning tools
• Improve data quality and reporting capability across project functions.
• Continuous Improvement
• Facilitate Lean and Continuous Improvement workshops.
• Lead root cause investigations into recurring project and engineering issues.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement within engineering and project teams.
• Maintain an improvement register and track benefits realisation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work closely with:
• Engineering
• Project and Programme Management
• Commercial
• Manufacturing Operations
• Procurement and Supply Chain
• Commissioning Teams
• Clients and Consultants where required
• Facilitate cross‑functional alignment and process consistency across the business.

Key Performance Indicators

The role will typically be measured against:

• Project Delivery
• Improvement in on‑time project delivery
• Reduction in project overruns
• Improvement in schedule adherence
• Improved project margin performance
• Reduction in project risks and issues
• Engineering
• Reduction in engineering cycle times
• Design release performance
• Reduction in design‑related manufacturing issues
• Reduction in engineering rework
• Increased engineering productivity
• Business Improvement
• Quantified savings delivered through improvement initiatives
• Number of successfully implemented process improvements
• Benefits realisation against improvement business cases
• Stakeholder satisfaction scores
• Lessons learned implementation rate

Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience

• Experience in project management, programme management, operational excellence, or engineering process improvement roles.
• Experience delivering complex HVAC, M&E, building services, modular construction, or industrial engineering projects.
• Demonstrable track record of improving project delivery performance and engineering processes.
• Experience managing cross‑functional improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.
• Experience with project controls and project governance.
• Process mapping and workflow optimisation.
• Risk and change management.
• Data analysis and KPI development.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Strong facilitation and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to influence engineering and project teams at all levels.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, or equivalent.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Data centre infrastructure projects
• Cooling and HVAC systems
• Modular M&E solutions
• Energy centres
• Industrial manufacturing projects
• Offsite construction and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)

Personal Attributes

• Systems thinker with strong analytical skills.
• Highly organised and process‑oriented.
• Strong communicator and facilitator.
• Able to challenge established ways of working constructively.
• Collaborative and relationship‑focused.
• Commercially aware with a strong focus on project outcomes.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Success Measures – First 12 Months

• Implement a standard project delivery framework across the business.
• Reduce engineering design cycle times by measurable targets.
• Improve project schedule predictability and delivery performance.
• Establish project and engineering KPI dashboards.
• Implement a structured lessons learned process.
• Improve design‑to‑manufacture handover quality.
• Deliver quantified efficiency savings across engineering and project delivery functions.
• Create a continuous improvement roadmap supporting business growth and increased project throughput.

Why Armstrong Fluid Technology?

By joining us, you’ll become part of a global community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of fluid‑flow technology. You’ll have endless opportunities to learn, grow, and make a significant impact on the world. Together, we'll build tomorrow’s solutions today.