PROCESS ENGINEER
*Manufacturing Engineer | Lean Six Sigma | CI | RCA
*Contract until November 2026
*£382.50 per day via Umbrella
*On-site - 5 days per week in Hampshire
*SC Clearance Eligible
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Our client operates within the Defence sector, delivering complex engineering solutions across highly regulated environments. They are seeking a Process Engineer with a continuous improvement mindset to support production and drive operational excellence across manufacturing processes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to large-scale engineering programmes while leading meaningful change and process improvements.
THE PROCESS ENGINEER ROLE
As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in optimising manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
You will be responsible for identifying inefficiencies, resolving production issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will support production activities, lead problem-solving efforts, and implement Lean methodologies to improve operational performance.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
*HNC / HND qualified in a relevant engineering discipline
*Strong experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement tools
*Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma (or equivalent experience)
*Experience implementing PFMEA, 5S, and Asset Care programmes
*Strong problem-solving experience (8D, RCA, DMAIC, PSP)
*Experience working within electro-mechanical assembly environments
*Experience supporting electronics and hardware manufacturing processes
*Experience troubleshooting non-conformances and implementing corrective actions
*Understanding of assembly and testing principles (manual and automated)
*Experience with MRP systems (IFS desirable)
*Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
*Experience driving change and improvement projects across teams
TO BE CONSIDERED
Please either apply via this advert or email your CV directly to . For further information, please call . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.