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Manufacturing Process Engineer Location: SheffieldSalary: Up to 45k DOEElevation Recruitment Group are working with a long-standing manufacturing organisation in Sheffield that is investing in process development, optimisation and modernisation.As a Manufacturing Process Engineer, youll play a key role in shaping continuous improvement activity, leading projects and supporting site-wide performance enhancements.This is a great opportunity for a Manufacturing Process Engineer who thrives on ownership, enjoys variety and wants to make a real impact within a busy industrial environment.Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.Summary of Main Duties and Responsibilities Lead and support improvement projects across a range of manufacturing processes on site Manage individual projects including cost saving, H&S and business critical workstreams, ensuring realistic timeframes and regular updates Contribute to wider group projects and support team KPIs Work alongside operators and area leads to turn improvement suggestions into structured plans and actions Support production teams with lean tools including 5S, Kaizen, GEMBA and DMAIC Carry out justification and feasibility studies including ROI calculations, CAPEX submissions and cross-functional review Support the introduction of new products, new processes and emerging manufacturing techniques Optimise existing processes to reduce cost and improve performance, liaising with technical and quality teams Identify continuous improvement opportunities and apply modern manufacturing methods to strengthen performance and capability Capture and analyse production data to highlight improvement opportunities Present regular project updates to all levels of management, taking ownership of overdue actions Work cross-functionally to ensure projects deliver full value and measurable benefits Support quality investigations, conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions Proactively identify and improve health and safety standards across site Carry out any reasonable tasks requested by the line managerQualifications and Skills we are looking to see for the role: Experience delivering project or process implementation, either leading or as part of a project team Ability to evaluate processes, identify improvement opportunities and carry actions through to completion Exposure to a variety of manufacturing techniques and material processing Strong decision making skills with the confidence to drive performance xjdpvnf improvements Solid problem solving skills, both individually and as part of a team High level of ownership, working to a SMART framework Experience writing justifications for equipment or process implementation Basic understanding of quality functions including root cause and corrective actions Strong health and safety awareness with a proactive mindset Excellent attention to detail Practical approach to spotting and delivering continuous improvement Ability to handle pressure and work to time critical tasks Team player with excellent organisational skillsDesirable Understanding of forging procedures Confident communicator with good liaison skills Basic knowledge of CI and Lean tools (PFMEA, VSM, DMAIC, Lean/6 Sigma etc.) Ability to use 2D and 3D CAD packages