About this role
Manufacturing Process Engineer Sheffield | Permanent | Manufacturing
Elevation Recruitment Group are supporting an established manufacturing business in Sheffield with the appointment of an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer.
This is a hands-on technical role focused on improving manufacturing performance, solving process issues and ensuring production methods consistently deliver the required standards.
The role
You'll work across a range of manufacturing operations, taking ownership of process performance and driving improvements around quality, efficiency, cost and reliability.
Key areas of responsibility include:
Improve and develop manufacturing processes and production methodsInvestigate process issues, defects and non-conformances, identifying effective corrective actionsLead root cause analysis and continuous improvement activityDevelop practical improvements to reduce waste, improve output and strengthen process reliabilityEnsure production teams have clear, effective methods and technical guidance to work safely and consistentlyWork closely with Production, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain to resolve technical issuesSupport the introduction of new products, processes and equipmentAssess and improve manufacturing controls, equipment settings and operating standardsProvide technical input into customer requirements, product issues and improvement projectsWork with external suppliers and subcontractors where manufacturing performance needs to be improvedProduce technical documentation and reports where requiredSupport both smaller improvement projects and larger manufacturing investments We're looking for an experienced manufacturing professional with strong machining knowledge and a practical approach to solving production problems.
You'll ideally have:
5+ years' experience in a relevant manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of machining processes, including CNCLevel 3 qualification in Engineering or ManufacturingExperience of implementing and embedding process improvements and controlled changeA good understanding of Lean manufacturing principlesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience working across production, quality and engineering functions A Degree or equivalent in Materials Science, Metallurgy or a related discipline would be advantageous.