Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Process Engineer

Ruthvenfield
8 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Sales Engineer (CNC)

CAD Technician / 3D Modelling Engineer

Engineering Graduate 2026

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Head of HSE (Manufacturing)

Computer Science Graduate (AI & Digital Innovation)

Process Engineer
Permanent
Location – Perth, Scotland
Salary – £38,000 + extensive benefits
 
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen with our client, an expanding and innovative Global Manufacturing business based in Perth, Scotland.  If you enjoy a challenge, contributing to continuous improvement within a lean, process driven manufacturing environment, then is a perfect career choice for you!  
 
The ideal candidate will have a University Degree in Science or Engineering or a relevant Technical Discipline and come from a manufacturing background.  You will be highly motivated, team focus as well as matching the below criteria:
 
Person Specification

Graduate in relevant field or Process Engineer with at least 2 years’ experience
working in a similar industry.
Sound influencing and persuasion skills.
The ability to drive change and continual improvement.
The ability to work in and promote team working within the organisation.
Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and principles.
IT literate, good understating of Excel. Experience with CAD systems (e.g. SolidWorks) an advantage. Statistical software (like Minitab) also an advantage. 
Required Competencies

Six Sigma Methodology: Uses skills and demonstrates.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and use: Uses skills and demonstrates.
Knowledge of the day to day operation of a manufacturing plant – demonstrates.
Management of change: demonstrates and uses skills.
Manufacturing technologies: demonstrates skills and use in relation to SIC and ceramics.
Product development in manufacturing: demonstrates skills in the implementation of new equipment or processes into manufacturing.
Interpersonal relationships: demonstrates good communication skills with all levels of the business and externally.
Creativity: exhibits interest in new ideas and experimentation.
Exhibited strong decision-making skills, successfully navigating tight deadlines and delivering projects on time.
Exceptional analytical skills. 
Purpose of the Role
 
Exercise technical control of all aspects of manufacturing processes for silicon carbide heating element production.
 
Initiate and deliver continuous improvements to existing processes and production methods, working within the areas of safety, raw material selection, processing conditions, cost reduction, productivity improvement and the required specifications of the product.
 
Provide technical support for front line production management team.
 
Responsible for accepting and implementing new products and processes into the manufacturing environment.
 
Build good working relationships with suppliers of raw materials and consumables.

Primary Areas of Responsibility
 
Process Control and Engineering
Ability to work with high degree of autonomy to ensure that all processes are compliant with yield expectations. To fulfill a technical/specialist role in the production environment for process issues where first line management require support and / or cannot resolve.
 
Continuous Improvement
Drive initiatives to make process improvements and cost reduction using lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies.
 
Additional benefits include:
34 days annual leave, Guaranteed bonus, Death in service, defined employer Pension contribution, Critical illness cover, long service awards, Branded workwear, enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave pay, monthly lunch event, free on site parkig and gateway rewards scheme.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

UAV (Drones) Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK unmanned aviation (UAV/UAS/RPAS) hiring has shifted from aircraft‑type buzzwords to capability‑driven evaluation across flight ops, autonomy, data products, safety & regulatory compliance. Employers want proof you can plan, fly, analyse and scale UAV systems safely and economically—VLOS/A2 CofC, GVC, BVLOS & SORA ops, UTM integrations, command‑and‑control resilience, sense‑and‑avoid, payload pipelines, and fleet reliability. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for UAV pilots/ops managers, flight test engineers, autonomy/perception, GNC/control, UTM/backend, safety & airworthiness, data processing/analysis, and field engineering roles. Who this is for: UAV pilots & flight ops, mission planners, flight test & safety engineers, autonomy/SLAM/perception, GNC/control engineers, embedded/avionics, communications & C2 links, UTM/airspace integrations, data processing (imagery/LiDAR/thermal), GIS/photogrammetry, maintenance & field techs, and programme/product managers in the UK.

Why UAV (Drone) Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have seen rapid adoption across sectors in the UK — agriculture, logistics, inspection, mapping, delivery, search & rescue, environmental monitoring, media, defence, and more. As UAV use proliferates, the roles supporting them are shifting. Modern UAV careers are no longer just about aerodynamics, electronics or autopilot algorithms. They now require knowledge of law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design — because flying machines in public airspace must be safe, trusted, legal, intuitive and well communicated. In this article, we’ll explore why UAV careers in the UK are becoming more multidisciplinary, how those allied fields intersect with UAV work, and what job-seekers & employers should do to adapt.

UAV Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern UAV Department

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly called drones, are transforming industries across the UK—from agriculture, surveillance, mapping, and inspection to logistics, environmental monitoring, and emergency response. UAV systems combine hardware, embedded systems, controls, autonomy, sensors, communications, regulatory / airworthiness, and operations. As the UAV ecosystem grows, companies need team structures that ensure safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness. If you are applying for UAV roles via UAVJobs.co.uk or building a UAV team, this article will help you understand the roles typical in a modern UAV department, how they collaborate throughout the UAV lifecycle, what skills and qualifications employers expect in the UK, what salaries look like, common challenges, and best practices for structuring teams that deliver capable UAV systems.