Lead Process Engineer

Location: Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton

 Position Role Type: Onsite Job Opportunity: Lead Process Engineer Company: Collins Aerospace   Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. We are looking for a Lead Process Engineer to join our team in HS Marston to be responsible for driving the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, to enhance the producibility, quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness of heat exchangers across the business. The role provides technical leadership for process engineering activities, ensuring robust, capable, and standardised manufacturing processes are developed, implemented, and continuously improved across all value streams. Leading a team of Process Engineers, the Lead Process Engineer will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure products are designed and manufactured using best practice processes that support operational excellence and business growth. The successful candidate will champion Lean Manufacturing principles, process capability, and continuous improvement while developing the capability of the Process Engineering team.

Lead, develop and mentor the Process Engineering team, ensuring technical capability and professional development. Set priorities and allocate resources to support business objectives across all manufacturing value streams. Establish and monitor key process performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities Establish engineering standards, best practices, and governance for manufacturing processes. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration. Develop and execute the process engineering strategy to improve producibility, quality, throughput, and manufacturing efficiency. Provide technical leadership in resolving complex manufacturing issues. Drive improvements in Total Manufacturing Cost (TMC), productivity, and quality performance. Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RRCA) activities for significant production issues. Champion Lean Manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies throughout the business. Work collaboratively with Design Engineering to improve manufacturability of new and existing products. Support supplier process development where required. Preferred Skills & Experience: Extensive experience in heat exchanger manufacture and/or fabrication, brazing, welding, and complex assembly processes. Demonstrated ownership of manufacturing processes within a high-complexity manufacturing environment. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies. Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) to industry standards. Siemens NX (or equivalent CAD software), including modelling, drafting, and assemblies. Teamcenter PLM experience. Desirable Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, or Oil & Gas manufacturing experience. Automation and advanced manufacturing technologies. Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process validation techniques. Self-inspection and industry-standard measurement techniques.

Professional Development : Gain a ccess to company-sponsored certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, opportunities to develop your leadership skills by driving exciting high-impact projects and initiatives. Thrive in a culture of continuous learning and innovation, where curiosity is encouraged and supported.  Why Join Us? At Collins Aerospace, we believe in empowering our people to make a real