Average Process Engineer salary in Derby

Process Engineer Belper £43,000 + £45,000 + Bonus + 25 days holiday plus + bank holidays, generous pension + subsidised private healthcare + progression + training Are you a proactive engineer with a mechanical or electrical background looking to make an impact on production efficiency and process improvement? Do you want to join a collaborative team where you can work on new product introductions and cross-functional projects in a manufacturing environment? Our client is a leading manufacturing business with a strong focus on quality, continuous improvement, and innovation. The Belper plant plays a key role in production and engineering, working closely across functions including Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance. You'll be part of a team that drives real impact and delivers results across the business. As a Production Process Engineer, you will drive initiatives to improve production KPIs including efficiency, quality, and scrap reduction. You will manage engineering change requests, support new product introductions, implement production IT improvement projects, and work with electro-pneumatic test equipment. This is a varied, hands-on role where your input directly contributes to the success of the plant. We're looking for someone with a Mechanical or Electrical engineering background, ideally with a degree or HNC and at least 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment. You'll have experience with automated assembly and production IT systems, a practical approach to problem solving (A3/8D), and the ability to communicate effectively across teams. Most importantly, you're proactive, collaborative, and eager to take on new challenges. Key Responsibilities: Improve production KPIs (efficiency, quality, scrap reduction)Manage and implement engineering change requestsLead production IT improvement projectsSupport electro-pneumatic test equipmentCollaborate with NPI engineers to integrate new productsPresent and manage production data across the business The Person: Mechanical or Electrical engineering background (Degree or HNC)3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing or process engineering roleExperience with automated assembly and production IT systemsStrong problem-solving skills (A3/8D) and data-driven decision makingExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsDesire to learn, grow, and take on new challenges Reference Number: 267709 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Maleek Randley at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Job Title: Manufacturing Methods - Production - Process Engineer Location: DerbyHours: Monday to Friday days 37hrs per week on siteDuration: 12 month plus contractRate: up to £50k equiv.Benefits: 33 days paid holiday (inc 8 B/ Hols), pension options, 2 week notice period, free parking, great on site facilitiesPurpose of the jobDefines the manufacturing process and associated equipment for a new product, taking into account the industrial policy, existing standards and constraints of the project.responsibilitiesDuring specification and preliminary design phases:Gather Industrial requirements Engineering has to comply with, during product specification and design. Explain them to Engineering.Participate actively to the product design in co-engineering mode, using appropriate methodologies.Design the macro-process, based on standard SMP.Prepare introduction of new technologies if need be, with associated process validation plan.Identify needs of specific manufacturing equipment.Estimate Method Time and perform a preliminary line balancing.Identify critical process steps where to perform detailed Process FMEA and full FAR / FAI. During detailed design phase and before Serial Go:Complete industrial documentation: industrial data sheets, IMFU (Industrial Maturity Follow-Up)Perform P-FMEA.Participate to validation of prototypes if any.Develop specifications of industrial means for serial production.Define workstation layouts, taking into account ergonomic and EHS rules and optimizing movements.Perform a complete and detailed line balancing.Validate product design and industrialization through FAR and FAI.After serial Go:Industrialize retrofit after engineering changes: documentation, workstation definition / update.Support Production to achieve manufacturing QCD targets.Other activities:Bring expertise to the industrial Costing Manager during tender phase Participates to R&D programs as industrial representative.Perform industrial REX on manufacturing processes. SYS Indus roadmap rating.Technical education.Desired Knowledge / ExperienceManufacturing or Manufacturing Engineering background with 5 to 10 years' experience preferably in the railway industry.Technical experience of Process Engineering, writing manufacturing work instructions, line balancing, Lean Manufacturing.Experience in working with an ERP (such as SAP) for Bill of Materials, Routings, Configuration follow-up - Working knowledge in Quality, EHS standards and Ergonomics.Knowledge of CAD and PLM tools (CATIA, DELMIA…) - Familiar with IS common tools. -Process FMEA, QRQC.Behavioural Competencies-Conscientious. Commits and delivers.Team Player. Spirit of "Team Trust Action"Decisive. Obtains and uses necessary information to make decisions. Refers decision to others when appropriate - Self-Motivation.PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.

Our client, a leading aerospace manufacturer in Derby are looking for a Special Process Quality Engineer on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of heat treatments and/or NDT with knowledge of quality processes. Special Process Quality EngineerPermanentSalary dependent on experienceMonday to Thursday 07.00 to 16.00 or 08:00 to 17:00, Friday 07.00 – 12.00DerbySpecial Process Quality EngineerJob Description Manage the NDT/heat treatment processes and calibrationMaintain and improve quality systems to meet AS9100, ISO14001, NADCAP and customer requirementsDrive continuous improvement and zero-defect culture through audits, KPIs, Walk the Floor routines, and lean initiativesSupport manufacturing and NPI by identifying, resolving, and preventing quality issues using robust control tools (PFMEA, PPAP)Collaborate with and develop teams to achieve quality, cost and delivery Special Process Quality EngineerEssential Skills/Experience/Qualifications Strong experience of heat treatments and/or NDT – FPI/DPIKnowledge/experience with auditing Special Process Quality Engineer Company Benefits 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing by 5 days after 1 years’ serviceCompany pensionLife assurance x2 salaryBonus schemeCycle to workChildcare vouchersAccess to high street/retailer discountsGym membership discount If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’