Process Engineer

Joseph Ash Ltd; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent galvanizing company in the UK is seeking a Process Engineer to drive operational excellence across its business. The role involves leading improvement initiatives, applying structured methodologies to enhance efficiency, and collaborating with management and production teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least 3 years of experience, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary along with opportunities for training and professional growth.

Benefits

Salary £40,000 - £45,000pa

Up to 9% annual bonus

Company car or allowance (£500 per month)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Reward Gateway - Smart Spending and Saving App

Share Save Scheme

Training and professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar process engineering role.
• Willing to travel to sites with some overnight stays.
• Full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management teams to plan and execute site-specific improvement projects.
• Lead improvement projects at various UK galvanizing sites.
• Drive initiatives aimed at increasing production output while reducing resource usage.
• Apply structured methodologies to enhance throughput and cost efficiency.
• Implement group-wide operational best practices.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Six Sigma knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Cost reduction strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

The Process Engineer is responsible for driving operational excellence across the galvanizing business by defining, measuring, analysing, and improving key operational processes. The role focuses on enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and increasing profit margins through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives. A key aspect of the role is to identify, establish, and implement best practices across the group, ensuring consistency, scalability, and long-term sustainability of operations. The Process Engineer collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver measurable improvements in throughput, quality, and cost‑effectiveness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the central and local management teams to plan and execute site‑specific improvement projects.
• Lead improvement projects at various UK galvanizing sites, sometimes spending extended periods at a single site to see a project through to completion.
• Drive initiatives aimed at increasing production output while reducing resource usage, including energy, materials, and labour.
• Apply structured methodologies (e.g., DMAIC, PDCA) to galvanizing operations to enhance throughput and cost efficiency.
• Establish and implement group‑wide operational best practices to drive consistency and performance.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions based on data‑driven insights.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to ensure process reliability.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Improvement in production efficiency, throughput and margin.
• Successful implementation of process improvement projects.
• Established group‑wide operational best practices.
• Reduction in process downtime and waste.
• Compliance with safety and quality standard

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Ideally a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar process engineering role.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with operational efficiency and cost reduction strategies.
• Willing to travel to sites with some overnight stays.
• Full UK driving license.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary £40,000 - £45,000pa
• Up to 9% annual bonus
• Company car or car allowance (£500 per month)
• 25 days holiday plus annual bank holidays
• Reward Gateway - Smart Spending and Saving App
• Share Save Scheme
• Opportunities for training and professional growth.

• Exposure to varied projects and operational processes
• A supportive work environment with access to experienced mentors and industry leaders