📍 Liverpool | £38.00 per hour | 18-Month Contract | Immediate Start
A leading Tier 1 automotive manufacturer is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join its team at a Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing facility supporting a major OEM programme in Liverpool.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced contractor who is comfortable taking ownership, working independently, and acting as the technical lead within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
The Role
As the Senior Process Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting production, driving continuous improvement and acting as the primary engineering contact for both internal stakeholders and customers. This is a highly visible, customer-facing position where you'll be expected to lead from the front and make decisions with confidence.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead process engineering activities across the JIT manufacturing facility.
* Act as the engineering lead, taking ownership of manufacturing processes and improvements.
* Work directly with customers, representing the business in technical discussions and project meetings.
* Support new product introductions and engineering changes.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency and cost reduction.
* Collaborate with production, quality and programme teams to ensure successful project delivery.
* Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement robust corrective actions.
* Support programme launches and ensure customer expectations are consistently achieved.
Experience Required
* Significant experience as a Senior Process Engineer within the automotive manufacturing sector.
* Strong background in automotive interior manufacturing is essential.
* Previous Tier 1 supplier experience is highly desirable.
* Experience working within a Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing environment.
* Customer-facing experience with the confidence to build strong relationships and represent the business professionally.
* Programme management experience, supporting projects from launch through to production.
* Comfortable working autonomously, making decisions and leading engineering activities with minimal supervision.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
What's on Offer
* £38.00 per hour
* 18-month contract
* Immediate start available
* Long-term project with a leading automotive manufacturer
* Opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile customer programme
If you're an experienced automotive Process Engineer looking for your next long-term contract and have the seniority to hit the ground running, I'd be keen to speak with you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion
Salary description
£38.00 - £38.00 per hour