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Process Development Engineer
Job Posted: 11 hours ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nottingham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
A global leader in precision engineering is seeking an experienced Process Development Engineer to drive the development, validation, and integration of new manufacturing processes—connecting design, testing, and production to deliver world-class product performance and quality.
Using your technical manufacturing knowledge (ideally with thermoplastics), you will act as the technical link between design / testing, and manufacturing teams to develop the processes for new products. This may be via process changes, new tooling, or new machinery.
As the Process Development Engineer you will liaise with engineers and departments in other countries (mainly USA and Switzerland) whilst developing the information/processes to manufacture the products at the Nottingham facility.
Package:
c£60k dependent on experience
Up to 10% company annual bonus scheme
25 Days Holidays plus bank holidays
Modern, clean facility with access to an onsite gym
Subsidised canteen
Office/site based
Key Responsibilities of Process Development Engineer:
Lead process development activities for new product launches and global manufacturing transfers
Develop and optimise tools and processes from prototype through to production scale
Conduct DFM reviews, PFMEAs, and validation protocols
Evaluate manufacturing effectiveness and identify improvements in processes, equipment, and product quality
Support supplier development, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration
Mentor colleagues and promote best practices in process development
What You’ll Need:
Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, or similar)
6–10 years’ experience in manufacturing/process development roles
Solid background in working with thermoplastics—injection moulding, welding, assembly, etc.
Expertise in GD&T, SPC, FMEA, and process control tools
Proficiency with SolidWorks and Microsoft Office
Lean Practitioner Level II or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Why Apply?
As the Process Development Engineer you’ll play a pivotal role in bridging innovation and production—translating engineering ideas into robust, scalable manufacturing solutions within a global, high-tech environment.
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