Process Engineer

Kindeva Drug Delivery Company; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health technology firm in Loughborough is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance operational efficiency across packaging functions. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in the medical device industry, along with strong continuous improvement skills. The role offers an attractive compensation package and benefits, including a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)

25 days holiday per year

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programmes

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience within the medical device or drug product industry is preferred.
• Good understanding of pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead small-scale CI initiatives to streamline processes.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.
• Utilise data-driven methodologies to improve existing frameworks.

Skills

Continuous Improvement (CI)

Data analysis

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing principles

Education

Degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Posted Monday, November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Our Work Matters

At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

The Impact You Will Make

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Process Engineer with Continuous Improvement (CI) skills, to join our team and enhance operation efficiency and productivity across the packaging function. This role will predominantly support packaging operations, including serialization.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identify, lead, and support small-scale CI initiatives to streamline processes and reduce waste.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to implement process improvements.
• Utilise data‑driven methodology, such as DMAIC and PDCA to improve existing framework and coach operations to do the same.
• Analyse data to measure the effectiveness of CI initiatives.
• Present line efficiency data to site leadership and maintain a list of benefits.
• Work in compliance with company procedures to maintain quality and safety e.g. GMP, EHS, specifications, methods.
• Support the preparation of detailed and effective documentation to accurately record deviations, to assign and document corrective and preventative actions or facilitate change in a timely manner.

Skills & Experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant science or engineering discipline.
• Relevant work experience within the field of the medical device / drug product industry is preferred.
• Good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory requirements (cGMP, FDA, EMA) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Key Capabilities

• Good organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, conscientious and proactive in approach.
• To work efficiently with supervision or unsupervised as required.
• Take a positive approach to own training and development.
• Good decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and numerical aptitude skills.

What we Offer

• Attractive compensation package.
• Company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) plus service days after 5 years.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Company sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential helpline support for employee and immediate family.
• Life assurance of four times life cover salary.
• Wellness programmes.
• Employee recognition program.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Discount and cashback at many retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Additional Information

Location: Derby Road, Loughborough

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

We believe our people make the difference at Kindeva, we look for skilled, passionate, and driven professionals to come and work with us to help us excel in manufacturing technologies and processes, which bring lifesaving products to patients worldwide.

Kindeva does not accept unsolicited assistance from headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted to Kindeva employees—regardless of format—without a valid, signed agreement and an approved job order from an authorized signatory in Talent Acquisition will be considered the sole property of Kindeva. No fees will be paid in the event that a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited resume or referral.

Kindeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer