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Process Owner - Manufacturing Engineering

Exeter Area | £40,000 - £45,000 | Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected manufacturing organisation for a Process Owner to join their engineering and production team.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced manufacturing professional, or a graduate with a relevant degree and experience in industry

The Purpose of the role will be to take ownership of critical production processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support the delivery of high-quality products within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role

As Process Owner, you will be responsible for ensuring manufacturing processes are controlled, compliant, efficient, and continuously improving. Working closely with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams, you will play a key role in process optimisation, problem-solving, and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

Ensuring manufacturing and chemical processes are carried out in accordance with approved methods, materials, and equipment standards.Monitoring and reporting process performance metrics and audit results.Championing process management and continuous improvement activities across the department.Managing incoming process materials and supporting the approval and implementation of new materials.Working closely with Supply Chain to maintain material availability and identify suitable alternatives when required.Leading the implementation of new processes, equipment, and capital projects.Maintaining and approving departmental procedures, process documentation, and operating instructions.Supporting training activities and maintaining compliance with training requirements.Collaborating with engineering teams to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.Conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.Managing departmental PFMEA activities and risk reduction plans.Supporting 5S, TPM, OEE measurement, and lean improvement initiatives.Participating in Kaizen and continuous improvement projects focused on cost, productivity, quality, and waste reduction.

About You

To be successful, you will ideally have:

A minimum of 2 years' experience within a complex manufacturing or engineering environment - ideally casting.HNC minimum qualification in an engineering discipline (degree preferred).Strong understanding of process control, manufacturing methods, and continuous improvement techniques.Experience of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, process management, value stream mapping, or similar improvement methodologies.Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.Awareness of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.

Package & Benefits

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pmPension Salary Sacrifice SchemeBonus SchemePrivate Medical CoverHealth Cash PlanLife Assurance25 days annual leave plus bank holidays3-day Christmas shutdownAnnual salary reviews

If you are an experienced process-focused engineering professional looking to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business where continuous improvement is genuinely valued, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today through Butler Rose for a confidential discussion.

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Senior Process Engineer

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £44,000 - £49,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent | Full-time (39 hours, Monday-Friday)

Butler Rose is proud to be partnering with an established and highly respected manufacturing business based in Plymouth, recruiting an experienced Senior Process Engineer to support continued growth and operational excellence within its sheet metal manufacturing operations.

This is a key engineering role offering real influence across new product introduction, process optimisation, and day-to-day production support within a technically advanced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

The Role

As Senior Process Engineer, you will take ownership of critical manufacturing processes within the sheet metal area, ensuring new products, equipment and improvements are delivered to world‑class standards.

You'll work across NPI, continuous improvement initiatives and live production support, playing a central role in driving performance, capability and efficiency while helping to embed a strong continuous improvement culture across the factory.

This role would suit a proactive, technically strong engineer who enjoys solving problems, leading improvement projects and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

Process Ownership & Performance

Take full ownership of defined manufacturing processes within the sheet metal departmentLead successful introduction of new products and equipment, ensuring capability and quality targets are metDeliver engineering projects on time, within budget and in line with health & safety and quality standardsProvide hands-on production support to optimise tooling, equipment utilisation and material flow

Leadership & Coaching

Act as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, accountability and high engineering standardsSupport and coach junior engineers and team membersPromote a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement

Continuous Improvement & Technical Delivery

Drive process optimisation using lean principles and structured problem-solving techniquesTroubleshoot technical issues to reduce waste and improve quality and throughputMaintain high standards across standard work, PFMEAs, layouts, line balancing and process capability

Cross-Functional Working

Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Production and Supply Chain teamsContribute technical insight during NPI and design review activitiesParticipate in root cause analysis, improvement workshops and problem-solving activities

About You

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds. To be successful, you are likely to demonstrate:

HNC Level 4 or above in Manufacturing or Mechanical EngineeringDegree in Industrial Engineering and/or Lean Six Sigma certification (desirable)At least 5 years' experience in a senior or lead engineering role within manufacturingStrong experience of sheet metal processes, including jig design and welding/weld jigsProven track record in delivering manufacturing projects, layout redesigns and process improvementsExperience working with contractors, supplier negotiation and equipment procurement

Technical & Professional Skills

Manufacturing systems, process engineering and project managementCAD and planning softwareLean manufacturing, TPM, OEE, automation and smart manufacturingEquipment validation and machine safety standardsRoot cause analysis and data-driven decision makingStrong communication, stakeholder management and leadership skillsStrategic planning, budgeting and change management

What's on Offer

Salary of £44,000 - £49,000, depending on experienceCompany-wide bonus33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus holiday purchase schemeLife assurance (3x salary)Pension contributions matched up to 5%Health and wellbeing benefitsAccess to employee savings and discount platforms

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Butler Rose is delighted to be supporting a leading advanced manufacturing organisation in the recruitment of two Product Engineers to join their growing Ceramic Core Engineering team in Exeter.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving technical excellence within a highly specialised manufacturing environment, supporting both new and existing product lines while contributing to continuous improvement and operational performance.

The Role

Reporting to the Core Technical Manager, you will take technical ownership of a portfolio of ceramic core products, ensuring they meet stringent dimensional, quality, and production requirements.

You'll be instrumental in improving manufacturing processes, reducing scrap and rework, and supporting the introduction of more complex, high-performance products.

Key Responsibilities

Support the production of high-quality ceramic core productsDrive continuous improvement across product and process performanceConduct root cause analysis to reduce scrap and reworkImplement and maintain engineering best practicesEnsure products meet dimensional and process requirements for casting applicationsProduce qualification reports and analyse scrap/rework trendsWork closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve technical issuesManage individual product programmes and timelinesTroubleshoot manufacturing issues and support process optimisationContribute to cost reduction through process improvements

About You

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented engineer with a strong manufacturing or product engineering background.

You will ideally have:

4+ years' experience in a relevant engineering environmentDegree, HNC/HND, or equivalent in an Engineering disciplineExperience with tooling design and/or CAD / 3D modellingKnowledge of injection moulding and/or ceramics processingUnderstanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principlesFamiliarity with manufacturing systems and production processesStrong reporting and documentation skillsHigh level of IT literacy (e.g. Word, Excel, Project)Excellent communication and teamwork abilitiesStrong organisational skills and attention to detailSound judgement and problem-solving capability

Why Apply?

Opportunity to work on technically advanced productsBe part of a growing and evolving engineering functionGain exposure to complex manufacturing challenges and innovationWork within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment

Package

Salary up to £45,000 DOEPerformance related bonusEnhanced leave entitlement and pensionHealthcareFurther opportunities for career development

If you're an engineer looking to take the next step in a challenging and rewarding manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now or contact Butler Rose for more information.

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