Job Description:

A well-established manufacturing business within the FMCG sector is seeking a Process Engineer to support continuous improvement initiatives, optimise production processes, and enhance equipment reliability and product quality. This is a newly created position, offering the opportunity to lead reliability-focused projects and contribute to site-wide performance improvements.

Process Engineer

Salary - up to £50,000

Shift Pattern - 4 on 4 off days (6am to 6pm)

Location - Norfolk

Responsibilities

• Deliver improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimise production outputs.
• Implement reliability-focused strategies to enhance asset performance and strengthen preventative maintenance practices.
• Investigate process issues using structured problem-solving techniques and implement long-term, sustainable solutions.
• Interpret performance data to identify inefficiencies, trends, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Support implementation of process changes, product trials, and introduction of new or revised production methods.
• Promote consistent working practices through standardisation, continuous improvement tools, and workforce engagement.
• Work collaboratively with multiple departments to drive performance improvements and achieve operational targets.

Requirements

• Experience in process engineering, manufacturing, or continuous improvement within a production-based environment.
• Worked in a similar role such as (continuous improvement engineer or reliability engineer)
• Proven ability to deliver improvements in efficiency, equipment performance, or overall operational effectiveness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience applying structured improvement methodologies.
• Confidence working with data analysis tools to interpret performance and support decision-making activities.
• Understanding of maintenance strategies, equipment reliability, and process optimisation within manufacturing settings.
• Effective communication skills, with ability to influence, engage, and collaborate across different teams.
• Awareness of health, safety, and quality standards relevant to a regulated production environment.

If this could be of interest, please do apply or reach out to Duke at Henderson Brown for additional information.