Process Engineer

  • Impact Recruitment Services
  • Irchester, Northamptonshire
  • Sep 22, 2025
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Are you a process-driven engineer with a passion for continuous improvement and technical documentation? Do you thrive in a manufacturing environment and enjoy collaborating across departments to optimise production? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for a Process Engineer to join a leading manufacturing company based in Wellingborough. This is a varied and autonomous role where you'll be responsible for analysing and improving production processes, developing SOPs, and supporting quality and training initiatives.

Location: Wellingborough
Hours: Monday - Friday (role flexibility available)
Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent

Duties:

  • Develop, write, and maintain comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Analyse process capability and make improvements through engineering solutions
  • Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to gather necessary information and ensure accuracy
  • Ensure all documentation complies with industry regulations and company policies
  • Create visual aids and engineering drawings to support quality control
  • Assist in training staff on new and updated processes
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for process optimization

The ideal candidate must:

  • Have proven experience within a manufacturing environment - preferably plastics extrusion
  • Hold a degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or similar
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrate high attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency in documentation
  • Be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Be proficient in using documentation software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite; AutoCAD would be beneficial)

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Role flexibility - autonomous role

If this role sounds of interest to you then please apply with an up-to-date CV.
Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client.