Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Location: Chelmsford
Salary: £39,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:00 Friday 08:00 - 15:30

Join a Leading Fibre Optic Interconnector Manufacturer

Our client is a specialist manufacturer of high-precision fibre optic interconnectors, supplying components to customers across a range of advanced technology sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Process Engineer with a strong precision machining and machine shop background to support the optimisation of their manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement across production.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team where quality, precision, and innovation are at the heart of everything they do.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes for precision-machined components.
• Analyse production performance and identify opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Support new product introduction activities, ensuring robust manufacturing processes are implemented.
• Investigate process issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to drive continuous improvement projects.
• Support root cause analysis, problem-solving activities, and process validation.
• Assist in tooling, fixture, and equipment selection to improve manufacturing performance.
• Ensure all processes meet customer, quality, and regulatory requirements.

About You

• Previous experience as a Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong background working within a precision machining or machine shop environment.
• Good understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, and manufacturing methods.
• Experience of continuous improvement techniques and lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to analyse manufacturing data and implement effective process improvements.
• Comfortable working with technical drawings, engineering specifications, and process documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

What's On Offer?

• Early finish every Friday
• Stable and growing business
• Supportive engineering environment with opportunities for development

If you're a Process Engineer with a strong machine shop background looking to join a specialist precision manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.