Senior Process Engineer in Coventry

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Job Description

Owen Daniels are supporting a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturing organisation is seeking a Senior Manufacturing / Process Engineering Lead to take ownership of engineering excellence, drive continuous improvement and lead cultural change across the operation.\n\n This is a senior, influential role for an experienced engineer who can combine deep technical capability with strong leadership to design bespoke components, introduce advanced manufacturing solutions and embed best-in-class engineering and CI practices.\n\n The Role\n\n As a senior member of the engineering function, you will lead from the front — setting standards, driving improvement strategy and developing the capability of both processes and people.\n You will have accountability for the design, implementation and optimisation of manufacturing systems while acting as a key change agent across the business.\n Key responsibilities include:\n\nLeading the design and implementation of bespoke components, machinery, systems and manufacturing processes\nOwning and driving continuous improvement strategy, embedding CI culture across engineering and production teams\nActing as technical authority for process engineering and manufacturing improvement\nProject managing complex engineering initiatives from concept through to delivery\nDriving waste reduction, downtime elimination and delivery performance improvements\nLeading structured problem-solving using A3, 5 Whys, RCA, Lean and Six Sigma tools\nEnsuring all engineering changes are costed, documented, approved and controlled\nEliminating production non-conformances and implementing sustainable preventative controls\nEnsuring manufacturing processes are supported by robust training, documentation and quality controls\nEnsuring compliance with all relevant machinery, safety and environmental legislation\nDesigning and approving pneumatic, electrical and control systems\nLeading PLC and HMI design, modification and fault-finding activities\nUsing data to lead targeted improvement events and review performance against objectives\nPreparing and presenting technical and strategic reports to senior leadership\nCoaching, mentoring and developing engineers and production teams\nWorking closely with production, quality and development teams to align engineering delivery with business goals\nContributing to and owning the long-term engineering roadmap in line with business strategySkills, Knowledge & Experience Essential:\n\nDegree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent extensive industry experience\nSignificant experience in a Senior / Lead Manufacturing or Process Engineering role\nStrong background in designing bespoke components and manufacturing solutions\nAdvanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering fundamentals\nProven ability to lead continuous improvement and cultural change\nExpert problem-solving capability using Lean and structured CI methodologies\nStrong knowledge of process-related standards and compliance requirements\nAbility to produce and interpret detailed engineering drawings\nExperience optimising:\n\nFacility layouts\nProduction lines\nMachine operations and workflows\nProven experience designing:\n\nPneumatic control systems\nElectrical control systems\nPLC and HMI software (design, modification and diagnostics)\nCNC programming experience\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels\nConfident leader with a proactive, driven and improvement-focused mindset\nStrong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and engineering software packagesIf this role is of interest, please click apply now to be considered

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