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Senior Process Development Engineer

Wotton-under-Edge, UK💼 Full-time💰 $48,000–$48,000🗓 2026-09-30

Core

Translating product concepts and prototypes into safe, controlled, robust, capable, and efficient assembly and test processes for new product introductions.

Role type

Senior IC process development engineer (manufacturing)

Builds

Assembly and test processes, pilot validation batches, and production handovers for new products

Domain

Manufacturing engineering / Precision engineering

Required skills

Process design, Design for Assembly/Manufacture (DfA/DfM), Risk assessment, Process validation, Data analysis, Technical documentation, Project management, Cross-functional collaboration, Continuous improvement, Equipment/tooling specification

Preferred skills

Precision/optical/mechatronic assembly, Process FMEA, Control plans, Measurement system analysis, Statistical process control, Six Sigma, Automation technologies, Supplier management

Responsibilities

Develop assembly and test strategies for new products; Translate product requirements into manufacturable processes; Plan and complete prototype builds and pilot validation batches; Specify and project-manage sourcing and introduction of equipment and tooling; Identify and reduce safety, quality, and cost risks; Analyse process and test data for capability and variation; Produce technical documentation for production transfer; Coordinate work across disciplines and sites; Provide technical coaching to less experienced engineers.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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