The Company An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Process Engineer to join a leading manufacturer of complex components for the global engineering industry. This role offers the chance to work with major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, contributing to the optimisation of manufacturing processes and the delivery of high-quality products in a dynamic and innovative environment. Your New Role As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for optimising manufacturing processes for components such as cylinder heads, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Key responsibilities include process Development & Optimisation, design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and safety, implement best practices in machining, heat treatment, and assembly operations, Data Analysis & Problem Solving. Monitor and analyse process data to identify trends and resolve operational issues and apply root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve process stability. Lead lean manufacturing initiatives and apply value engineering techniques and drive cost reduction, waste minimisation, and efficiency improvementsCross-functional Collaboration. Work closely with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams to support the integration of new technologies, equipment, and processes. Ensure all processes meet internal standards and external requirements and maintain documentation and support audits and quality reviews. What You'll Need to Succeed Ideally you will have a Degree, engineering or manufacturing related and you will have experience with machining processes, fixtures, and CNC or specialised equipment, strong data analysis and statistical problem-solving skills and familiarity with CAD/CAM software and engineering documentation. Knowledge of ISO standards and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. What You'll Get in Return 33 days holiday 6% company pension contribution (3% employee) Death in service benefit Health Shield cover Competitive salary Opportunities for career development and progression within a well-established organisation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: process manufacturing quality Benefits: 38000