Large manufacturing company looking for a process engineer in the Fife area of Scotland My client is a highly successful manufacturing business in the Fife region, they are looking for an experienced process engineer with a mechanical background. Purpose of Job: Provide Product Design Engineers with process feasibility and optimisation ideas and tooling designs / estimates. Provide production with procedures, technical support, equipment design and selection. The ability to be a good overall thinker, and be able to assist in solving technical problems within the process is a real benefit to this position. Tasks: Project Related • Assist with design project specific tooling and test fixtures where required. • Prepare tooling estimates for quotations in collaboration with Product Design Engineers. • Support Product Engineers for the preparation of labour estimates for quotations. • Check feasibility and write production procedures for new build products. • Design project related test equipment. • You will be able to advise on the processing of efficiencies within the process. • Responsible for process optimisation and contributing to product optimisation. Production Related • Responsible for tool and equipment design, selection, commissioning, and maintenance. • Provide technical assistance to Production Operators and Inspectors. • Liaise with external tool and equipment suppliers. • Liaise with Admin for tool and equipment purchase. • Production transfer activities within the group. Other • Any other related duties that may be required from time to time. • The role is more problem-solving than driving a CAD station • Manex assessments / initiatives / continuous improvements. Qualifications and Experience: • HNC Mechanical Engineering, 2–3 years in a similar manufacturing industry. Experienced 3D CAD user and skilled in mechanical design principles. Special Requirements: • Ability to prioritise and remain flexible. • High degree of autonomy. Special Circumstances: Occasional travel to customer premises for technical meetings and trial fits. Occasional travel to other group subsidiaries to aid with product transfer. Challenging Aspects of the Job: The wide range of technical issues often under challenging timescales. If this is a position that you have relevant experience and are interested in – please drop me a message on the details below for a more detailed – confidential conversation. 4626757