Process Engineer – Huntingdon
Permanent | £40k - 45k + Benefits | 5 days on site
 
I’m supporting a world-leading technology business pushing the limits of microfabrication and advanced manufacturing. They’re looking for a Senior Process Engineer to lead process development, optimisation, and support for wafer, MEMS, and semiconductor manufacturing lines.
You’ll be at the centre of driving continuous improvement, industrialising new products, and introducing next-generation process technologies.
The Role

• Develop, support, and optimise manufacturing processes to minimise variation and defects.
• Implement in-process controls and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Carry out root cause analysis and structured problem solving on production issues.
• Identify and prioritise cost-saving measures across manufacturing lines.
• Propose, risk-assess, and validate process changes.
• Support the introduction of new production equipment and technologies.

 
Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in an engineering or physical sciences discipline.
• Strong technical understanding of precision manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of process development, SPC, and root cause analysis
• Confident using data analysis tools to monitor and improve process performance.
• Hands-on experience with failure analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills — able to work closely with production and equipment teams.

 
Desirable

• Experience with Six Sigma or Lean methodologies.
• Exposure to new product or process introduction (NPI).

• Familiarity with automated assembly or software-based control systems.
• Understanding of materials and joining processes (e.g. adhesives, metal deposition)

• Experience in laser processing, machining, electrical testing, or metrology (optical, tactile, or vision systems).
• Competence with CAD tools.

 
Why Join

• Work on next-generation technology in a collaborative, high-performance team.
• Be part of a culture that values creativity, integrity, collaboration, innovation and passion.