Process Engineer Jobs in Oxfordshire – Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Opportunity Near Thame, Aylesbury & Oxford

Process Engineer – Oxfordshire (Thame, Aylesbury, Oxford Area)

Salary: Circa £40,000 - £45,000 + Benefits
Location: Thame / Aylesbury / Oxfordshire
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Process Engineer to join a growing advanced manufacturing business based in Oxfordshire. This Process Engineer role is ideal for candidates with experience in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, continuous improvement, or industrial process support within a fast-paced engineering environment.

Working as part of a collaborative Operations team, you will play a key role in supporting production processes, improving manufacturing efficiency, and driving operational excellence across the business. This is a highly varied engineering position offering exposure to production, quality, engineering, and continuous improvement projects within a technically advanced SME manufacturing environment.

Candidates with backgrounds in automotive, aerospace, food manufacturing, pharmaceutical, industrial engineering, precision engineering, or general manufacturing environments are all encouraged to apply.

About the Company

This well-established UK manufacturing business is recognised for the design and manufacture of specialist bespoke products supplied to a diverse international customer base. With a strong reputation for engineering excellence and innovation, the company continues to invest in both its people and manufacturing capabilities.

The business offers the supportive culture often associated with a family-run SME, while also providing the stability and opportunities of a growing international organisation. Employees are treated as individuals and encouraged to develop professionally through ongoing training, project ownership, and long-term career progression opportunities.

The manufacturing facility itself is modern, clean, and highly professional, creating an excellent working environment for engineers who enjoy hands-on involvement and process improvement within production operations.

The Role – Process Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer

This Process Engineer job in Oxfordshire is a diverse and hands-on engineering role supporting manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Working closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams, you will help optimise manufacturing processes, improve production efficiency, and support the ongoing development of operational procedures and systems.

The role would suit a Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Project Engineer, Process Support Engineer, or Continuous Improvement Engineer looking for broader exposure and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within an expanding engineering business.

Key responsibilities may include:

Supporting day-to-day manufacturing and production engineering activities
Identifying and implementing process improvements across the production environment
Assisting with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
Supporting installation, commissioning, maintenance, or optimisation of manufacturing equipment
Working with industrial machinery, capital equipment, CNC machinery, or automated production systems
Creating and maintaining engineering documentation, procedures, and risk assessments
Supporting compliance with health & safety regulations, COSHH, and manufacturing standards
Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Production, Engineering, and Quality
Investigating manufacturing issues and implementing corrective actions
Assisting with project delivery and process development activities
Supporting operational excellence initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity

This role offers excellent long-term development potential and the opportunity to take ownership of projects as your experience within the business grows.

Candidate Requirements

To be successful in this Process Engineer position, you are likely to have previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or production environment and be comfortable working within a dynamic SME setting.

Suitable backgrounds may include:

Process Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Production Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Continuous Improvement Engineering
Project Engineering

The company is open to engineers from a range of sectors including:

Automotive manufacturing
Aerospace engineering
Food manufacturing
Pharmaceutical production
Precision engineering
Industrial manufacturing
General advanced manufacturing

Ideal skills and experience include:

Degree qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
Experience supporting manufacturing or production processes
Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
Understanding of industrial machinery, CNC equipment, or manufacturing systems
Awareness of health & safety regulations including COSHH
Ability to create risk assessments and engineering documentation
Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
Proactive and ambitious approach with a willingness to develop professionally
Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing or SME engineering environment

Previous exposure to PLC systems, controls engineering, maintenance, commissioning, or service engineering would also be beneficial, although this is not essential.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Process Engineer looking for a varied and rewarding engineering role within a growing manufacturing business.

Reasons to apply include:

Opportunity to work within a technically advanced manufacturing environment
Highly varied engineering role with exposure across operations and production
Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development
Supportive SME culture where employees are valued as individuals
Involvement in continuous improvement and operational excellence projects
Modern, clean, and well-equipped manufacturing facility
Strong team culture and collaborative working environment
Excellent long-term stability within an established international business
Competitive salary and benefits package

For engineers who enjoy problem-solving, process improvement, and hands-on manufacturing support, this role offers an excellent platform for long-term career growth.

Salary & Benefits

Salary circa £40,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
37.5 hour working week
Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Long-term progression opportunities
Supportive and professional working environment

Location

This Process Engineer job is based in Oxfordshire and is commutable from:

Thame
Aylesbury
Oxford
Bicester
High Wycombe
Haddenham
Princes Risborough
Didcot
Buckingham
Surrounding areas across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire

Candidates should be able to commute comfortably to the manufacturing facility located near Thame and Aylesbury.

Apply for this Process Engineer Job in Oxfordshire

If you are an experienced Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, or Continuous Improvement Engineer seeking a new opportunity in Oxfordshire, we would be pleased to hear from you.

To apply, please contact Danny Turnock at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd for further information on this Process Engineer vacancy and other engineering opportunities across the UK.

Please note: if you have not been contacted within ten days of your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply.