HRGO Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Process Engineer for their client in Sunderland. Main Duties * Confer with a cross functional team of Technical, Engineering, Health and Safety, Production and Quality, regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate re - evaluation and improvements to current manufacturing methods and processes * Work with other departments and external suppliers /stakeholders where appropriate to ensure all process and support system requirements are taken into account from the initial product and process design and conception to the finished part being launched into production. * Involvement in NPI process - (along with a wider cross functional team lead by the NPI Co-Ordinator ) with regards specifically to the planning of the process feasibility/ definition/ modification in consideration of customers specification and our capabilities and constraints. * Engineering planning and creation of Standard Operating Procedures and other process related documents * Involvement in Establishing process and equipment capabilities * In conjunction with Production Management and Quality Department, be involved in Validating that the process documentation / standard ops reflects the processes in practice * Involvement in Training Needs Identification mainly in relation to new part introduction / new processes. * Participating in the introduction of new manufacturing techniques and working practices which will involve training and tool box talks * examine, tender for and install new equipment, making sure you get the highest quality at the best price * Liaise with costing analyst and Tool design engineer concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. This will involve specifying equipment, producing CAD drawings for where applicable and, raising cost justifications for tooling, contracts or equipment. * Be involved in the acceptance and commissioning of said equipment or tooling as it arrives * Liaise with externa sub contractors where required to ensure the supply of tooling or equipment arrives in a timely fashion and In time for sample and then production batches to be launched. * Read and interpret engineering drawings and technologies * keep up to date with current and developing trends in the manufacturing industry, at a national and international level. * Audit, report and action where necessary (P.D.C.A system) * Carry out any other reasonable task for which you are competent Qualifications/education required : HNC level qualification as minimum in an Engineering subject or equivalent level of vocational experience Ideal : Green Belt six sigma /Lean Manufacturing or equivalent experience Experience required : Experience in a similar role in a manufacturing / engineering environment Ideally, an intermediate level of competence in CAD / AutoCad Our client is offering a generous salary that will be discussed at time of interview.