Process Development Engineer
Wotton under Edge
up to £34,000 depending on experience
Renishaw is seeking to recruit a Process Development Engineer to work within the New Products Integration (NPI) area of the Industrial Metrology Group (IMG). The role will focus on the design, development and introduction of innovative, capable and effective assembly processes to take products from prototypes into full production.
Responsibilities
Work closely with product design teams, developing strategies for the assembly of new products.
Translate product design requirements into manufacturable processes.
Design, develop and introduction of processes for the assembly and testing of new products.
Prove build strategies and processes through pilot validation batches.
Project managing the sourcing, supply and manufacture of the equipment and tooling required for the processes being developed.
Ensuring new processes are safe, controlled, robust, capable and efficient.
Utilising production control technology within the process where appropriate.
Reporting the development and introduction of processes to enable product transfer to manufacturing sites.
Key requirements
Applicants are required to be educated to at least HNC level in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering; OR be able to demonstrate relevant experience.
Experience in producing fully validated and documented assembly processes.
Involvement in new product launches (on time, within cost, and to quality targets).
Reduction of manufacturing risks through robust assembly process design.
Continuous improvement in yield, FTPR, efficiency, and cost.
Desirable requirements
Previous experience and success in the development of precision assembly processes.
Experience of DfA/DfM, Process FMEA or Six Sigma.
Knowledge of production assembly techniques and their application to assembly processes.
Person specification
The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, ability and initiative to apply innovation to process design and development and a good aptitude for problem solving. This will be complimented by enthusiasm and commitment to deliver challenging projects against targets.
The applicant will possess good interpersonal and organisational skills and will be capable of planning and managing their own time and projects to meet business targets and expectations. They will be an effective team member with keen attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
Benefits
When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites).
We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.
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At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.
If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.
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Employment Type:
PermanentTime Type:
Full timeRequisition Number:
R9487 Process Development Engineer (Open)Skills Required
- HNC in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Production, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering OR equivalent relevant experience
- Experience producing fully validated and documented assembly processes
- Experience involvement in new product launches meeting time, cost and quality targets
- Experience reducing manufacturing risks through robust assembly process design
- Experience with continuous improvement in yield, first time pass rate (FTPR), efficiency and cost
- Project management of sourcing, supply and manufacture of equipment and tooling
Renishaw Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The pension scheme includes a 9% employer contribution with salary‑sacrifice options, signaling strong long‑term savings support. Feedback suggests this materially strengthens total compensation in the UK.
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Healthcare Strength — Subsidized private medical cover, life assurance, and a 24/7 EAP—alongside options like a health cash plan and on‑site fitness centers—indicate comprehensive health and wellbeing support. These provisions contribute to a sense of strong healthcare coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — 25 days of annual leave with company days, long‑service accrual, and the option to buy additional leave point to generous time‑off provision. Hybrid and “variable working” arrangements further support work–life balance when roles allow.
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What We Do
Renishaw is one of the world's leading engineering and scientific technology companies, with expertise in precision measurement and healthcare. The company supplies products and services used in applications as diverse as jet engine and wind turbine manufacture, through to dentistry and brain surgery. It is also a world leader in the field of additive manufacturing (also referred to as 3D printing), where it designs and makes industrial machines which ‘print' parts from metal powder. The Renishaw Group currently has 80 offices in 36 countries, with over 5,000 employees, of which over 3,000 people are employed within the UK. The majority of the company's R&D and manufacturing is carried out in the UK and for the year ended June 2019, Renishaw achieved sales of £574 million of which 94% was due to exports. The company's largest markets are USA, China, Japan and Germany
