The Process Improvement Engineer position offers training and career progression with an international market-leading manufacturing business, close to the Sevenoaks area.

Within the position, you will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of site engineering improvement projects covering engineering and maintenance operations to improve manufacturing capabilities.

Applicants are invited from a wide range of backgrounds, but the role may suit a Maintenance Engineer with the ambition to develop into a Process Improvement Engineer.

The position is days-based, Monday to Friday, offering extensive training and career development

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Engineer or Maintenance Engineer to take the next step in their career.

The successful candidate will join the process engineering team while being trained and developed into a Process Improvement Engineer.

You will be involved in identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements across machinery, production lines, and processes, focusing on takt times, productivity, and overall equipment effectiveness.

What's on Offer as Process Improvement Engineer

• Competitive salary £40,000 per annum + KPI bonus


• Enhanced company pension scheme


• Training and career development opportunities supported with a dedicated training package and support


• Opportunity to lead impactful projects and make a real difference.


• A supportive working environment with scope for professional growth and development.


• A day-based position, Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities of Process Improvement Engineer

• Identify opportunities for the optimisation of machinery and production equipment.


• Work with the operations team to analyse production lines and identify areas for process improvement.


• Collect and interpret data on takt times, downtime, and efficiency.


• Support the implementation of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Contribute to projects focused on increasing throughput, reducing waste, and improving equipment reliability.


• Develop into a Process Improvement Engineer through structured training and mentoring.

About You as Maintenance Engineer / Process Improvement Engineer

• Qualified to HNC, HND, or Degree level in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).


• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer (manufacturing / industrial environment preferred).


• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to improvement.


• Good communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.


• An interest in Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement principles (training provided).

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