Process Engineer

We are looking for a Process Engineer to help develop, improve and maintain our manufacturing processes. You will work closely with Engineering, Maintenance and Manufacturing teams to ensure production runs smoothly, efficiently and to a high standard.

We are looking for someone with a practical, hands-on approach to manufacturing, ideally with experience of assembling, building, testing or improving products or components within a production environment.

Location: Bedford, with good train and bus links.

Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday–Thursday 7:30am–4:30pm and Friday 7:30am–12:30pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, improve and maintain manufacturing and production processes.

• Provide hands-on support within the manufacturing environment where required.

• Support the introduction of new products, equipment and manufacturing processes.

• Work closely with production teams to understand and resolve manufacturing problems.

• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, productivity and reduce waste.

• Investigate process issues and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Support continuous improvement activities across manufacturing.

• Provide technical support, guidance and practical solutions to the manufacturing team.

• Help develop and improve manufacturing procedures, work instructions and processes.

• Ensure manufacturing processes meet customer, quality and industry standards.

• Work with customers and suppliers when required.

• Analyse production data and use findings to support process and efficiency improvements.

About You

• Engineering degree or relevant practical engineering/manufacturing experience.

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.

• Hands-on experience of assembling, building, fitting, testing or working with manufactured products or components.

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and how products are produced.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to resolving production issues.

• Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing and Maintenance teams.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

• Ability to analyse data, identify issues and make informed decisions.

• Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Desirable

• Experience within electronic manufacturing or another technical manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma.

• Experience with FMEA, SPC, 5 Whys or similar problem-solving techniques.

• Knowledge of J-STD-001 or other relevant industry standards.

• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) or new equipment/process introduction.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with annual review.

• Bonus scheme.

• Pension and life assurance.

• Staff discounts.

• Flexible and family-friendly working.

• Training and career development opportunities.

• Well-being and mental health support.