Location: Near Luton (Bedfordshire)
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | On-site
Company: Global Engineering & Manufacturing Group
Why this Manufacturing Process Engineer role?
Join a world-leading manufacturer where you'll take ownership of improving how products are built - across machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly. You'll analyse processes, remove bottlenecks, reduce waste, and increase throughput using modern Lean and CI methodologies.
This is a hands-on, data-driven role with real influence on quality, efficiency, and cost.
What you'll be doing as Manufacturing Process Engineer
Drive Lean and CI initiatives across the shop floor (Kaizen, SMED, DMAIC, 5S, VSM)
Develop and optimise end‑to‑end processes in machining (CNC, milling, turning), welding/fabrication, and mechanical assembly
Introduce standardised work, visual management, and robust process controls
Implement Poka‑Yoke and error-proofing solutions
Support NPI activities from prototype through to volume manufacture (DFM/DFA, build plans, SOPs)
Specify, commission, and validate new tooling, jigs, fixtures, equipment, and test systems
Lead process-focused cost reduction projects and value engineering activities
Prepare CapEx justifications including ROI/NPV/payback analysis
Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to deliver process improvementsWhat you'll bring as Manufacturing Process Engineer
Essential
HND/Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or related engineering discipline
Background in volume or batch production of engineered products
Strong Lean/CI problem‑solving (RCA, 8D, DMAIC) with measured results
Understanding of fixtures, tooling, automated assembly, and test systems
Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specificationsDesirable
Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
Experience delivering CapEx projects or installing production equipment
Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPCWho you are
Analytical, structured, and comfortable owning process performance. You communicate well across functions, thrive in fast‑paced environments, and enjoy turning data into real, shop‑floor improvements.
Benefits
Up to £55,000 base + annual bonus
Pension, life assurance, 25 days' holiday + buy/sell scheme
Flexible working hours (on-site)
Career pathways across a global engineering organisation
Commutable from: Luton, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Harpenden, Hitchin, Bedford, Biggleswade, Letchworth, Stevenage, Watford.
Ready to move your manufacturing career forward? Apply now with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Keywords
Manufacturing Process Engineer, CI Engineer, Lean, Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma, Machining, CNC, Welding, Fabrication, Assembly, Process Engineering, OEE, Continuous Improvement, CapEx, Process Optimisation, DFM, DFA, Luton, Bedfordshire.To find out more about Progressive please visit
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year