Process Engineer

-Are you an experienced Process Engineer, who has knowledge of Welding processes (laser welding, joining principles, defect analysis, and welding standards)?
-Would you like to join one of the UK s leading developers of new Battery technology at their state-of-the-art UK Manufacturing facility in the West Midlands?
-Do you want to earn a highly competitive annual salary, together with a full comprehensive benefits package, and the chance for real career progression?

If your answer is yes to these three questions, please kindly read on

The Opportunity
PROCESS ENGINEER (MANUFACTURING) WELDING SPECIALIST

Our Client is one of the UK s leading pioneers in the race to develop and manufacture the latest Battery technology for industry, with an initial primary focus on supporting our ever-growing Automotive manufacturing sector (but not exclusively!), ensuring that there will be a brighter and greener future for us all.

As part of this growth, we are now actively seeking an experienced Process Engineer (Welding Specialist). In this role, you will be responsible for developing, validating, and scaling advanced manufacturing processes with a strong focus on welding and joining technologies. You will play a key role in ensuring robust and repeatable welding processes for lithium-ion battery cell, module, and pack applications while contributing more broadly to process engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a hands-on engineering role where Welding expertise is essential, but success also depends on your ability to design efficient processes, collaborate across functions, and support industrialisation at scale.
While your core role is as a Process Engineer, you will also bring specialist expertise in Welding disciplines (laser welding, joining technologies, welding standards, and quality requirements), applying these skills across multiple projects and supporting colleagues as a subject matter expert.

Your duties and responsibilities will be:

• Lead the development and optimisation of Welding processes (laser, hybrid, and other joining methods) to meet performance, safety, and quality requirements.
• Act as the subject matter expert for Welding technologies while contributing to wider manufacturing engineering activities.
• Support process design, validation, and continuous improvement across the full production lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate welding processes into scalable, efficient production systems.
• Provide training, technical support, and troubleshooting expertise to ensure welding excellence across projects.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

• You should be ideally educated to Degree level (Bachelor s or Master s) in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, although plenty of relevant Laser Welding experience will be considered.
• Should be experienced as a Process Engineer, or in Manufacturing Development, or Industrialisation.
• You will have knowledge of Welding processes (laser welding, joining principles, defect analysis, and welding standards).
• You will need proven experience in developing and optimising processes within a high-technology environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and structured approach to process development is required here.
• Should have good communication skills, both written and verbal.

It s great if you also have the following:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CAD, CNC/robotic programming, or data analysis tools is an advantage.
• Industry certifications in welding (e.g., AWS CWE, CWI, CLW, IIW Laser Welding Certification, ISO 9001 welding compliance, Laser Safety).
• Experience in lithium-ion battery technology or Automotive/Advanced Manufacturing would really help.
• Exposure to R&D, pilot line development, or scaling new processes.
• Familiarity with vision systems, SPC/DOE, and digital manufacturing tools.

This position is available with immediate effect.

If you re seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience for this role, then apply now or contact Jason Seed via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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