Job Description
STEM Recruitment Solutions are seeking a Process Engineer on behalf of our client based in Lanarkshire. This is a key position focused on improving process performance, supporting new product introduction, and ensuring consistent, high-quality output across their operations. With a particular focus on our client’s painting operations, this is an exciting opportunity to join a company as they move from strength to strength.
Details You ll be responsible for developing and optimising processes, supporting production and new product activity, and driving improvements across the shop floor.
- Improve process efficiency, uptime, and product quality across paint lines
- Support introduction of new components, including trials and validation duties
- Investigate production issues and implement effective, long-term solutions
- Analyse performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
- Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to enhance overall output
- Ensure processes are well-documented, controlled, and audit-ready
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects, including waste reduction and automation
- Operate within a regulated manufacturing environment with strong quality expectations
- Support compliance with recognised industry standards (e.g. IATF, ISO frameworks)
- Maintain a strong focus on safe working practices and risk reduction across operations
Applicant Requirements
- Experience as a Process Engineer within a manufacturing / production environment (painting / finishing experience preferred)
- Strong understanding of process improvement and problem-solving techniques
- Comfortable working with production data to drive and implement decisions
- Ability to collaborate with technical teams and influence outcomes on site
- Hands-on approach with a focus on delivering practical improvements
Nice to Have:
- Exposure to new product introduction
- Degree qualified in Engineering or similar technical background
- Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment
Package:
- Competitive salary
- Fully on-site role with occasional travel around the UK – company sites, customer sites
- Company pension scheme
- Generous annual leave + bank holidays
- Discounts for retail and shopping
- Ongoing professional development
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the process, solving problems on the ground, and making a visible impact in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Disclaimer
STEM Recruitment Solutions Ltd operates as both a Recruitment Agency and a Recruitment Business. We endeavour to reply to all applications when possible, however on occasions this may not be possible due to volumes of responses. STEM Recruitment is a Scientific, Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment business supplying talented staff to permanent and temporary opportunities.
