Role: Senior Process Engineer

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per annum | Dependant on Experience

Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00–16:00 | Flexible hours available

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Client:

Interaction Recruitment has partnered with a global leader in industrial inkjet technology to recruit a Senior Process Engineer for their Cambridgeshire operations. This organisation is renowned for its innovation in precision microfabrication and advanced manufacturing. The role offers the opportunity to lead process development in a cleanroom environment, influence cross-functional decisions, and contribute to the industrialisation of cutting-edge technologies. Ideal for professionals seeking technical leadership, continuous improvement, and long-term career growth.

Package:

Life Assurance Scheme X2

Health Cash Plan & Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension Scheme | Employee 3% - Employer 6%

22 days annual leave + public holidays (30 days overall)

Dental Insurance

Holiday Buy Back Scheme

Training development and progression routes into leadership

The Duties:

Lead the development, optimisation, and support of advanced manufacturing processes

Drive continuous improvement across both new product introductions and existing production lines

Implement in-process controls to reduce variation and improve consistency

Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action planning

Identify and prioritise cost-saving opportunities

Propose, risk-assess, implement, and validate process changes

Support the introduction of new equipment and technologies

The Requirements:

Degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline

Proven experience in wafer-level processing, MEMS, or microfabrication technologies

Strong knowledge of manufacturing process development, SPC, and cleanroom environments

Skilled in failure analysis, FMEA, and statistical tools for defect reduction

Familiarity with metrology tools (e.g. SEM, optical profilometry, microscopy)

Experience delivering robust processes for both NPI and production

Ability to work independently, mentor others, and influence cross-functional teams

Desirable: CAD for tooling design, Python/MATLAB for data analysis, Six Sigma certification, experience in semiconductor or optoelectronic device manufacturing

Interaction Recruitment:

We have specialist consultants across various industries within the UK, including but not limited to Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support.

For more information regarding this position or to discuss other opportunities, contact us at:

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Thank you for taking the time — we hope to speak with you soon.

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