Vickerstock are proud to be working in partnership with a leading global engineering organisation to recruit a Process Control Engineer for their site in Lisburn, Northern Ireland.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative Monitoring & Diagnostics team, focused on developing cutting-edge technologies used within electrical substations to optimise performance and reliability of critical power assets.
This role sits within the Global Supply Chain division and offers the chance to contribute to new product introduction, process improvement, and industrialisation projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
The Role
As a Process Control Engineer, you will support the delivery of new product introduction (NPI) projects and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in improving product quality, enhancing efficiency, and implementing lean manufacturing principles.
This is a hands-on role where you will be involved in both strategic process development and day-to-day production support.
Key Responsibilities
Lead NPI project planning and execution to meet defined timelines
Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to key stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Identify and implement automation opportunities within assembly and testing processes
Conduct root cause analysis for production and process issues
Support production teams in troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing challenges
Review and optimise production line layouts and workflows
Improve health & safety and ergonomics within production environments
Create, review, and maintain process documentation
Work closely with quality teams to establish and maintain standards and procedures
Develop and execute process validation plans, including DOE, PFMEA, and SPC
Collaborate with design teams to ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency (DFM, DFA, DFT)
What You'll Need
Degree in Engineering or Science (Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical preferred)
Experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools
Experience with data analysis, Excel programming, or macros
Familiarity with LabVIEW or similar programming tools
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems
Understanding of general-purpose test equipment
Strong organisational and time management skills
High attention to detail with strong written documentation ability
What's in it for you?
12-month contract opportunity
Opportunity to work on innovative technologies within a global organisation
Exposure to cross-functional projects within supply chain and manufacturing
Career development within a high-tech engineering environment
To Apply
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ruairi McCann directly.
Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please get in touch to discuss further opportunities.
All conversations will be treated in the strictest confidence.
