Process Engineer

Process Engineer (Moulding) Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 Location: Whitstable, Kent Hours: Monday to Thursday: 08:00am to 16:30pm and Friday 08:00am to 13:30pm Benefits: Competitive salary, employee benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth Role Purpose: Support production by developing and improving processes, ensuring quality is built into manufacturing rather than relying solely on final inspections.
The Process Engineer will drive process control, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Process Engineer Tasks: * Provide fast turnaround and corrective action for process and quality issues affecting production.
* Lead APQP activities for new product introductions, including developing and managing Control Plans, FMEA, and Process Flow Diagrams.
* Coordinate and prepare PPAP documentation for new products and process changes.
* Prepare and submit ISIRs for new and modified parts, ensuring compliance with customer specifications.
* Verify new products or updated tools for moulded components are production-ready prior to release.
* Support tool design for new and legacy products, updating designs and drawings as necessary.
* Improve manufacturing processes, update routings, and create process instructions.
* Analyse NRFT (Non-Right First Time) data to identify process improvement areas.
* Take ownership of root cause analysis and corrective actions for customer concerns.