Process Engineer

We have an opportunity for a Process Engineer to join our London-based client on an initial 6-month rolling contract. The Process Engineer ensures the industrialisation and introduction of new high-reliability products into production (submerge and terrestrial), providing specifications and tooling to ensure products can be reliably and consistently assembled and tested. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent (industrial, production).
• Ability to make reliability engineering judgments under pressure.
• Experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in machine and tooling qualifications/validations.
• Knowledge of PUWER, LOLER, HSE regulations.
• Knowledge of ISO standards (safety, materials, design, etc).
• Knowledge of CAD software (e.g., CREO, SolidWorks, CATIA).
• Knowledge of quality standards.
• Organized, disciplined & methodical approach to problem solving.
• Motivated with strong interpersonal & team skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Potential knowledge of MES, SAP, ERP systems.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Design improvement solutions (mechanical assembly process, tools, tooling, manufacturing equipment) using lean manufacturing principles.
• Manage implementation of step change improvements & new innovations, from initial concept to final handover.
• Create technical documentation for new equipment/process solutions (mechanical procedures, tooling drawings, manufacturing procedures, etc.) following company standards.
• Validate tooling, test benches (ergonomics, safety), new processes before manufacturing introduction.
• Define and monitor project KPIs and budgets.
• Manage SPR and PO processes.
• Perform PUWER assessments.
• Define maintenance strategies for new and existing equipment.
• Conduct FMEA analyses.
• Collaborate with R&D to ensure product and process design for manufacturing ease.
• Evaluate prototypes and provide feedback to improve assembly and design.
• Design tooling and equipment to simplify assembly.
• Review and validate contract documentation (drawings, BOM).
• Participate in NPI meetings, providing inputs and reports.
• Ensure assembly procedures are approved and issued as per plan.
• Write build and process specifications for new products.
• Procure, design, validate, and commission tooling/equipment according to standards and regulations.
• Define standard build times and maintain Reference Ops.
• Supervise production during first builds; support start-up and daily operations.
• Instruct operators, investigate defects, and implement corrective actions.
• Review and improve production processes for efficiency, quality, HSE, and cost.
• Conduct process audits and lead Kaizen projects.
• Collaborate with departments like Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, etc.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER Competitive hourly rate.