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Process Engineering Lead

Job Posted: 6 hours ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dudley, West Midlands

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Overview

W Talent Engineering are proud to be partnering with a leading UK manufacturing organisation in the search for an experienced Process Engineering Lead. This is an exciting strategic role responsible for rationalising and re-mapping production processes, layouts, and equipment across two Midlands-based facilities as the business continues its transformation and growth journey.

The Opportunity

As Process Engineering Lead, you will take ownership of end-to-end manufacturing process optimisation, driving standardisation and efficiency across both sites. You will work closely with Operations Leadership, Production Management, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver world-class production capability and data accuracy that supports current output and future scale.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the rationalisation, redesign, and optimisation of production layouts and manufacturing workflows across two sites.
Analyse and define BOM structures, routings, and cycle times to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Evaluate, specify, and implement production technologies and equipment (Capex & Opex).
Maintain and control SAP Item data, including Mesh Cat on SAP CRM.
Support and approve engineering drawings and documentation.
Lead INNO / NPI activities, including prototypes, new items, and engineering design changes.
Oversee lab and testing activities to validate product and process performance.
Define and implement ordinary maintenance plans in collaboration with Maintenance teams.
Track and report on Production KPIs and performance dashboards.
Full ownership and governance of company-wide MRP data and structure.
Collaborate with the Production Manager to plan and release production orders aligned to customer demand.Skills & Experience

Proven background in Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering leadership.
Experience working across multi-site manufacturing environments.
Strong capability in layout optimisation, lean tools, and equipment planning.
Advanced working knowledge of SAP within a manufacturing context.
Demonstrable experience of MRP, NPI, and change management processes.
Excellent stakeholder and cross-functional leadership skills.What's on Offer?

Salary up to £55,000 plus benefits
Become business Product and Engineering Leader
Growth into wider operational role
Business investing in growth

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