Manufacturing Process Engineer

Agritech Manufacturing | Process Optimisation | Continuous Improvement
Location - Swadlincote, Derbyshire
c. £55,000 pa + Extensive Package including 38 days annual leave

Manufacturing process engineering within next generation Agritech

A highly innovative and rapidly growing Agritech manufacturing business is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer to support the ongoing optimisation, reliability and performance of its advanced production operation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation operating at the intersection of manufacturing, engineering and sustainable food technology. The business is investing heavily in process improvement, operational efficiency and advanced production capability as it continues its growth journey.

The role will suit an engineer who enjoys being close to the operation, solving complex process challenges and driving measurable improvements across plant performance, efficiency, reliability and safety.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the Operations function, you will play a key role in evaluating, improving and supporting manufacturing processes and plant equipment across the facility.

This is a highly visible, hands-on engineering role where you will work closely with operations, engineering, contractors and suppliers to improve process capability, eliminate waste and increase operational performance.

The Role

Working closely with the Operations team, you will play a key role in improving plant efficiency, reliability, safety and overall process performance across the site. The position will involve a mixture of process improvement, equipment optimisation, preventative maintenance development, commissioning activities and day-to-day engineering support.

You will be involved in identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, reducing waste and downtime, improving throughput and supporting the wider operational team in delivering world-class manufacturing performance. The role will also work closely with contractors, suppliers and other engineering stakeholders to help deliver innovative and practical engineering solutions across the facility.

Who are we looking for?

The successful individual will combine strong technical and analytical capability with a hands-on approach, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for operational improvement and engineering excellence.

This opportunity would suit a proactive and practically minded engineer with experience gained within manufacturing, process engineering or automated production environments. Candidates from sectors such as food manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, industrial processing, automated production or similar fast-paced manufacturing operations are all likely to be of interest.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business operating within an exciting and evolving sector, offering genuine scope to influence operational performance and support long-term business growth.

You will be joining a company where engineering improvement, operational excellence and sustainability are central to its long-term growth strategy, offering excellent scope for personal development and future progression is a next generation technology environment.

This role is being managed exclusively by Lord Search & Selection so to apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference 10380.

Desired Skills and Experience: Project, Manufacturing, Engineering, Process, Continuous Improvement, Agritch, Automation, Next Generation, Maintenance, PPM, Lean, OPEX