Process Engineer

We’re supporting a defence engineering client who is looking for a Process Engineer (Lean / Continuous Improvement) to optimise manufacturing, assembly and test processes, improving productivity, reducing cost, and driving lead time and quality improvements.

The role will focus on structured problem-solving, continuous improvement deployment, and hands-on support to production across electronics and hardware assembly/testing.

Key Focus Areas

• Optimise key/supporting operational processes to improve productivity, cost, lead time and quality
• Resolve manufacturing/assembly/test issues using defined problem-solving approaches
• Identify and escalate risks, issues and improvement opportunities; liaise with project teams/leaders/sponsors
• Promote and embed a strong continuous improvement culture across the Defence team
• Improve the CI framework and approach in partnership with business stakeholders
• Implement PFMEA, 5S and Asset Care programmes for operational processes
• Support Supply Chain improvement initiatives
• Provide production support for electronics/hardware assembly & test troubleshooting
• Support non-conformance RCA and implement corrective actions

Details

• Location: Hampshire
• Duration: 6-Months
• Rate: £380 p/d (Inside IR35)
• Clearance: BPSS required (SC preferred; can be put through if not held)