Process engineer

Location ndash; Washington, Tyne Wear Salary Negotiable Day Shift Zenith People are working with our client who are a Manufacturer based here in the North-East and are looking to recruit an experienced Process Engineer on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business who are well established and have a bright future ahead of them. Main duties responsibilities include:- * Represent engineering department in all aspects from initial project phase to mass production * Leading the development of a manufacturing area, working within a multi-disciplined team * Develop processes from design to integration and implementation, attending design reviews and working with equipment suppliers. * The successful candidates will have a broad-based experience in manufacturing and be able to demonstrate proven skills in the application of process engineering. * The job will involve working as an integral part of a multi-discipline cross functional team and require skills in the following areas: * Set Measure process performance which are class leading, challenging but achievable. * Agree quality strategies to achieve KPI and quality targets * Provide / Approve the process engineering documentation necessary to allow standard operations to be followed at all stages of production * Planning, Schedule Control Project Management * Procurement of production facilities processes * Must be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain a safe working environment Background and Experience Required: * Good inter-communication report writing skills * Computer literate, MS project, Excel etc. * Able to demonstrate a positive and logical attitude * Good negotiation skills * Planning, Schedule Control Project Management * The capacity to quickly learn and absorb new technologies Education * Technical Degree / Certificate or equivalent and previous experience as a Process Engineer Additional: * The ability to represent the engineering perspective within a multi-disciplined team and be able to introduce cutting edge manufacturing processes is essential. * Demonstrate management of contractors, and interfacing with potential equipment suppliers. * The ability to travel domestically and internationally as and when required. * A self starter with the desire for personal future growth Specific Technical Skills: * Experience in complex technical manufacturing processes and/or special purpose assembly machines would be a distinct advantage. * Previous experience in high volume manufacturing * Knowledge of current legislation of machinery standards * Process layout planning experience * Scheduling Management * S.P.C (Exposure to Statistical Process Control) * Process introduction / Modification control If you are an experienced Process Engineer and are interested in being considered for this role please click apply now and a member of the Zenith People Team will be in touch to discuss with you