Process Design & Development Engineer

Process Design & Development Engineer – MPD Process Development 

Wotton under Edge

up to £40,000 depending on experience

The purpose of the role 

Renishaw's Machine Tool Products Division (MPD) is looking for a Process Design & Development Engineer to join the Process Software Team. This is a multidisciplinary engineering role focused on the development of automated assembly and test systems used throughout the product lifecycle, from early concept evaluation through to full production. Working within a focused and collaborative team, you will design, develop, validate and implement innovative test rigs, manufacturing processes and automation solutions, combining mechanical, electrical and software engineering disciplines to deliver robust and capable systems. 

Responsibilities 

• Design and develop automated assembly and test systems for new and existing products. 

• Work closely with product development teams from concept through to production to define process and test requirements. 

• Design, prototype and validate test equipment, tooling, fixtures and manufacturing processes. 

• Develop software solutions using technologies such as C#, LabVIEW, PLC and SQL to control, monitor and analyse automated systems. 

• Integrate sensors, instrumentation, motion control and data acquisition technologies into complex test environments. 

• Analyse test and process data to validate performance, capability and measurement system effectiveness. 

• Produce clear documentation including requirements specifications, design documentation, validation reports and handover information. 

• Work with manufacturing, NPI, project teams and specialist engineering groups to ensure solutions are safe, robust, efficient and manufacturable. 

• Investigate production and yield issues, identifying improvements to both products and processes. 

• Support continuous improvement activities across assembly, test and manufacturing operations. 

• Manage or support the sourcing, procurement and implementation of equipment and tooling required for new processes. 

Key Requirements 

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Software Engineering or a related discipline. 

• Experience with software development (e.g. C#, LabVIEW, PLC) for the design or support of automated test systems, manufacturing equipment, and production processes. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

• Ability to analyse data and apply engineering judgement to drive decisions and improvements. 

• Experience working within a structured engineering environment, including design reviews, validation activities and documentation. 

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team. 

• Desire to be hands on outside of the core day-to-day functions, debugging rig issues or satisfying customer orders where necessary (bespoke rig builds).  

Desirable Requirements 

• Understanding of precision assembly or manufacturing processes. 

• Knowledge of statistical process control, Gauge R&R, MSA, CpK and process capability analysis. 

• Experience with CAD packages such as Siemens NX or equivalent. 

• Understanding of electrical design, control systems or industrial communications. 

• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar project management and software version control tools. 

• Experience developing production test equipment or manufacturing automation solutions. 

• Knowledge of DfM, DfA, Process FMEA or Six Sigma methodologies. 

Person Specification 

The successful applicant will be a curious and proactive engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges. They will be comfortable working across multiple engineering disciplines and keen to develop new skills outside their primary area of expertise. 

They will demonstrate: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Ownership and accountability for delivering high-quality engineering solutions. 

• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to engineering activities. 

• A willingness to learn and collaborate with specialists from different disciplines. 

• The ability to balance practical hands-on work with engineering rigour and documentation. 

Opportunities for Career Development and Training 

We are committed to supporting engineers in developing broad, multidisciplinary skill sets. The successful candidate will have opportunities to gain experience across software, electronics, mechanical design and systems engineering while contributing to real-world automation and manufacturing challenges. 

Training and development opportunities include: 

• C# and software development training. 

• NI training and development programmes for LabVIEW. 

• Siemens NX and mechanical design training. 

• Mentoring and technical reviews from experienced software, electronics and mechanical engineers. 

• Training in process validation, measurement systems analysis and manufacturing statistics. 

• Exposure to full product lifecycle development, from concept through to production deployment. 

• Internal professional development courses including presentation skills, report writing, project management and leadership. 

• Opportunities to pursue additional technical or professional training aligned with business and personal development goals. 

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 Renishaw Health Trust (Aviva) 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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