Manufacturing Process Engineer

Howdens Joinery are seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our Manufacturing Development Engineering team based at our site in Howden, East Yorkshire. This is a permanent position offering the successful candidate an opportunity to join us at a truly exciting time, as we embark on a multibillion-pound strategic growth plan.
Reporting to the Manufacturing Development Manager, and working closely with Operations, you will be responsible for delivering incremental improvements to our existing technologies whilst supporting the implementation of new technologies and processes across the engineering and operations teams. A natural communicator, you will establish strong working relationships, with Operations Management, Operators, Maintenance and other cross functional teams within Manufacturing.
What you will be doing as a Manufacturing Process Engineer:
• Developing process controls on high volume automated production processes
• Facilitating production teams in the implementation of Lean manufacturing tools
• Supporting the development of Leader Standard work at all levels within the Business
• Through the use of route cause analysis, developing the existing process capabilities and introducing control methods to ensure the repeatability of production processes and improved productivity
• Producing detailed study of existing process variables and engaging with our operations teams to implement optimised process set up and control techniques
• Creating process improvement opportunities on associated engineering solutions and ensure tracking of ongoing developments
• Communicating in both a verbal and presentation context to key stakeholders in manufacturing operations, engineering and technical

What we’re looking for:
• A solid understanding of production processes and controls
• Ability to utilise and champion LEAN / Six Sigma / KAIZEN / Centre Lining techniques.
• Experience of route cause analysis methodology and knowledge of statistical process control
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders to influence decision making
• Intellectual agility, with a high degree of analytical skills, to apply to problem solving and solution generation
• Minimum HNC in an engineering focused discipline
• Experience of delivering breakthrough improvement projects in high volume manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of Statistical process control
• Knowledge of EN safety standards - modification of existing equipment and installation of new machinery.
• Proficient in the modification, design and manufacture of processing equipment using Solidworks or similar package.

What we can offer:
• Competitive salary plus an annual bonus scheme
• Excellent pension scheme (maximum company contribution of up to 12%)
• Free daily meal at our onsite canteen
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays and the opportunity to buy extra holidays
• Opportunity to join our share save scheme
• Staff discount
• Exceptional reward and recognition events

About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For