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£40k-£60k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Improvement track record
Ask about a process they improved and the measurable result.
Analytical and practical
They use data and get on the floor. Look for both.
Sector and process fit
Match their process experience to your type of manufacturing.
How to run the hire
1. Define the process
Be clear on the manufacturing type and the improvement you need.
2. Score for measurable gains
Weight real efficiency, yield or quality improvements.
3. Source and screen
Approach candidates with relevant process experience.
4. Test with a real problem
Give a process issue and hear how they'd analyse and improve it.
5. Reference the results
Confirm their changes delivered.
Fees typically run 15-18% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 4-8 weeks.
Process specialism and sector are the main variables.
A Process Engineer analyses and improves manufacturing processes - increasing efficiency, yield and quality while reducing cost and waste.
They combine data analysis with hands-on work on the line to find and deliver improvements.
The roles overlap. A Process Engineer usually focuses more on improving and optimising the process; a Manufacturing Engineer often focuses on making the process work in the first place.
We scope the real need.
Try: Tell me about a process you improved and the numbers.
How do you use data to find a problem?
Walk me through a yield or waste issue you solved. and How do you get operators to adopt a change?
A range including food, chemicals, pharmaceutical, automotive and general manufacturing.
We match process experience to your product.
Tell us about your role and a specialist engineering recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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