Rewards and Benefits on Offer; Competitive salary 25 days holiday 8 bank holidays per year (holiday year runs Jan-Dec) Flexible start and finish times to support work-life balance. Pension contributions A collaborative and supportive work environment where innovation is encouraged. Stable growing organisation. Immediate start. MTrec’s New Opportunity; MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious engineering client, based in County Durham, with their plans for growth and expansion, by recruiting a permanent Process Improvement Engineer to join their team. You will be joining a fast-paced, dynamic company, with an excellent team-based culture and opportunities to progress your career. Our client is a major player in their specialist industry sector and supplies its quality products globally. You will be joining a very secure and expanding business, where you will enjoy a varied working environment, a great team culture and a fantastic new career move. If you are a PI/CI Engineer or have similar experience, please apply now for an immediate response. The Job You’ll Do; Conduct in-depth analyses of current manufacturing workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. Lead initiatives to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve productivity. Implement and sustain lean manufacturing methodologies, such as Six Sigma, across the facility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and introduce best practices in production. Optimise material flow, equipment utilisation, and production layouts. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring efficient and scalable production processes. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of improvement projects. Act as a change agent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation About You; A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Experience in process improvement, lean manufacturing, or a related role. Knowledge of metal manufacturing processes, fabrication and tool design would be desirable. Familiarity with APQP/PPAP processes and manufacturing equipment. Proficiency in 3D CAD/CAM software (Autodesk Inventor or similar) and MS Office tools. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously