Process Engineer in Hook

Engineering improvements that power the business! Due to an internal move, we are looking for an Industrial Engineer to join our Engineering team! In this role, you’ll be responsible for optimising processes, systems, and resources to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness across operations. This role analyses workflows, designs and implements process improvements, and applies engineering principles to enhance manufacturing and business performance.

Below are some of the main responsibilities:

• Support new product introduction (NPI) by designing scalable and cost-effective manufacturing processes.
• Identify automation opportunities and develop robust capital investment justifications through ROI and cost-benefit analysis.
• Lead the implementation, validation, and optimisation of new equipment and associated manufacturing processes.
• Design, create, and optimise production line layouts to improve material flow, ergonomics, space utilisation and line balancing.
• Develop new and maintain existing Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs) and support Control Plan development.
• Support Health & Safety (H&S) risk assessments to ensure processes are safe, compliant, and effective.
• Develop and maintain Local Work Instructions (LWIs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and related technical documentation for new and existing equipment.
• Collaborate with Production and NPI Engineers to generate and maintain Product Work Instructions (PWIs) and associated documentation for customer products.
• Provide technical support during production shifts, acting as an escalation point for process and equipment-related issues.
• Participate in external audits (e.g., NADCAP) and contribute to continuous improvement and compliance initiatives.
• Implement Process Change Notifications (PCNs) in alignment with customer requirements and internal change management procedures.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher-level qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Formal training or working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, and process capability analysis (Cp/Cpk, Gage R&R).
• Proven experience in an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) or Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) environment.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and production ramp-up.
• Strong understanding of SMT, assembly, and box-build manufacturing processes.

Desirable:

• Six Sigma (Green Belt or above).
• IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety training.
• IPC certification or working knowledge of IPC standards.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Industrial Engineer, please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you! We offer 23 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays & Flex Days), early finish on a Friday, Flexible working opportunities, Company Pension Scheme, Health Cash Back Scheme, a range of discounts and excellent training and development opportunities. We also pay for professional memberships on a case-by-case basis. A Full Job Description Is Available On Request. The ability to achieve UK security clearance may be required for some roles. All applicants should have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.