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Process Improvement Engineer (Gradudate/Early career)

The Curve Group
Runcorn, WA7 1ND, United Kingdom
Yesterday
£30,000 – £35,000 pa

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£30,000 – £35,000 pa

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Contract
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Entry
Education
Degree
Posted
3 Jun 2026 (Yesterday)
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Process Development Engineer (Graduate / Early Career)

Location: Runcorn, Cheshire

Type: 3 Months FTC

We're working with a specialist engineering manufacturer investing in the development of its finishing processes. This is an opportunity for a graduate or early-career engineer to take ownership of a real-world project and build hands-on experience in a production environment.

The Role

You will support and lead practical work to improve and develop finishing processes, working closely with experienced engineers on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting in the development of new finishing techniques
  • Supporting trials of materials, methods, and equipment
  • Working closely with production teams to understand current processes
  • Gathering data, analysing results, and suggesting improvements
  • Contributing to the creation of standard processes and best practice

This is a hands-on role with strong exposure to manufacturing operations.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

  • Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science or similar
  • Strong problem-solving mindset
  • Willingness to learn and take ownership of a project
  • Confident communicator, able to work with shopfloor teams
  • Practical, proactive approach

Desirable:

  • Placement or internship experience in manufacturing
  • Interest in materials, finishing processes, or production engineering

Opportunity

  • Ownership of a live engineering project early in your career
  • Direct mentorship from experienced engineers
  • Exposure to both technical and commercial aspects of manufacturing
  • Clear development pathway as the role evolves

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