Process Engineer
Location: Lancing, West Sussex
Reports to: Production Manager
Join Parafix - leaders in precision adhesive and material conversion - and help shape the processes that power innovation across medical, electronics, and industrial markets.
Please note we would consider graduates in mechanical engineering for this role for a more junior position.
About the Role
We're seeking a Process Engineer to develop, optimise, and continuously improve our manufacturing processes. This role combines hands-on problem-solving with technical leadership, supporting new business development, enhancing productivity, and ensuring robust process control across our operations.
You'll collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams, ensuring that customer requirements are translated into efficient, safe, and compliant manufacturing processes. This is a customer-facing role with opportunities to visit sites, lead validations, and contribute to high-value, complex projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, optimise, and validate manufacturing processes and tooling.
- Provide technical support to Commercial and Production teams.
- Create and maintain SOPs, PPDs, and work instructions.
- Lead process validations and support customer audits.
- Analyse process performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma methodologies.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and quality standards.
- Generate accurate technical quotations, BOMs, and routing within the ERP system.
- Train and support colleagues on new equipment, processes, and standards.
About You
We're looking for a driven engineer with a passion for process excellence and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Essential Experience & Qualifications:
- Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering).
- Proven experience in a process, manufacturing, or production engineering environment.
- Six Sigma practical experience
- Strong understanding of CAD, process validation, and statistical analysis techniques.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to engage confidently with customers and internal stakeholders
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Salary range
- £40,000 - £42,000