Process Development Engineer – Gloucestershire

Renishaw is seeking to recruit a Process Development Engineer to work within the New Products Integration (NPI) area of the Industrial Metrology Group (IMG). The role will focus on the design, development and introduction of innovative, capable and effective assembly processes to take products from prototypes into full production.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with product design teams, developing strategies for the assembly of new products.
• Translate product design requirements into manufacturable processes.
• Design, develop and introduce processes for the assembly and testing of new products.
• Prove build strategies and processes through pilot validation batches.
• Project manage the sourcing, supply and manufacture of the equipment and tooling required for the processes being developed.
• Ensure new processes are safe, controlled, robust, capable and efficient.
• Utilise production control technology within the process where appropriate.
• Report the development and introduction of processes to enable product transfer to manufacturing sites.

Key requirements

• Applicants are required to be educated to at least HNC level in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering; OR be able to demonstrate relevant experience.
• Experience in producing fully validated and documented assembly processes.
• Involvement in new product launches (on time, within cost, and to quality targets).
• Reduction of manufacturing risks through robust assembly process design.
• Continuous improvement in yield, FTPR, efficiency, and cost.

Desirable requirements

• Previous experience and success in the development of precision assembly processes.
• Experience of DfA/DfM, Process FMEA or Six Sigma.
• Knowledge of production assembly techniques and their application to assembly processes.

Person specification

The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, ability and initiative to apply innovation to process design and development and a good aptitude for problem solving. This will be complemented by enthusiasm and commitment to deliver challenging projects against targets. The applicant will possess good interpersonal and organisational skills and will be capable of planning and managing their own time and projects to meet business targets and expectations. They will be an effective team member with keen attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

When you join Renishaw, we’re committing to your future career. That’s because we believe in developing our people’s skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that’s highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, subsidised onsite restaurants and coffee shops, free parking, car sharing scheme and 24 hour fitness centres (not available at all sites). We also want to promote a healthy work‑life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement. If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team.