Graduate Process Engineer
Gloucestershire
£30,000
Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Are you ready to make a significant impact in manufacturing? Yolk Recruitment is thrilled to be supporting this exciting Process Improvement Engineer role. If you’re passionate about quality, safety, and driving continuous improvement, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career.
This is what you’ll be doing:
*Ensuring day-to-day compliance with technical, quality, and safety specifications across textile finishing processes.
*Maintaining and optimizing processes to meet productivity targets while adhering to quality, safety, and environmental standards.
*Recommending and implementing improvements to the mechanical aspects of processing equipment.
*Managing and improving the effectiveness of fabric dyeing processes, with a strong understanding of the chemistry involved.
*Collaborating with production teams to implement and train operators on standard working methods, auditing for compliance.
*Investigating and reducing off-quality figures by identifying root causes and introducing preventative procedures.
*Exploring innovative ways to make processes more efficient and cost-effective.
The experience you’ll bring to the team:
*A degree in science, engineering, textiles, or a manufacturing-related discipline (preferred but not essential).
*Proven experience in a manufacturing environment, with a mechanically inclined mindset.
*Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as 5S, TPM, and SPC.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
*Awareness of ISO9001, ISO14001, and related safety standards.
*Strong written and verbal communication skills.
*Exceptional analytical skills and a proactive, "hands-on" approach to problem-solving.
And this is what you’ll get in return:
*A competitive salary tailored to your experience and skills.
*Comprehensive benefits package, including pension contributions and holiday entitlement.
*Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive environment.
*The chance to work on meaningful projects that directly impact operational efficiency and sustainability.
Are you up to the challenge?
If you’re a self-motivated, innovative thinker who thrives in a manufacturing environment, this Process Improvement Engineer role is your next career move, apply today!