Process Engineer

Process Engineer
Location: Exeter
Salary: up to £45,000 + Excellent Benefits
Employment Type: Monday to Friday 8 -4 (or 8.30 - 4.30), Full-time, Permanent

Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturer in Exeter for a skilled and motivated Process Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established engineering team and play a key role in driving innovation, efficiency, and quality across complex production processes.

About the Role
Reporting to the Process Engineering Team Leader, the successful candidate will support and develop robust engineering processes critical to the manufacture of high-quality castings. The role offers the chance to gain in-depth exposure to advanced manufacturing techniques within a global business and contribute significantly to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain key process engineering activities.
• Deliver metallurgical processes for single crystal, directionally solidified and equiaxed products, ensuring compliance with customer metallurgical specifications.
• Reduce process-related scrap and drive continuous improvement across production lines.
• Provide technical support to production to ensure high-quality, cost-effective component manufacturing.
• Review and approve customer specifications with regard to metallurgical requirements.
• Produce customer qualification reports and manage part-specific engineering programmes.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead or contribute to engineering project assignments and new product qualifications.
• Liaise directly with customers to understand technical requirements and resolve product-related issues.

What We're Looking For

• Degree or HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 4 years' experience in a relevant process engineering role.
• Sound knowledge of multi-discipline engineering principles.
• Proficiency in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator with the confidence to deliver presentations and engage in technical discussions.
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and MRP systems.
• Solid understanding of statistical tools such as SPC, Process Capability, and Gauge R&R.

Why Apply?
This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of engineering excellence in a collaborative and supportive environment. Our client is committed to investing in their people and providing long-term career growth and development.

If you are passionate about engineering, thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and are looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please contact Butler Rose or submit your CV today.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.