Process Engineer
Process Engineer
Pilot Line / New Product Development - Advanced Manufacturing
Type: Contract
Start: ASAP
The Opportunity
Our client, a leading manufacturer in the advanced technology and infrastructure sector, is expanding production of highly engineered precision components used in next-generation connectivity and data technologies.
An in-house engineering team designs and builds custom automated manufacturing equipment, and a new production process is currently in the pilot-line phase.
This role is ideal for a hands-on Process Technician who can support pilot operations by running prototype systems, collecting critical process data, troubleshooting equipment, and helping refine manufacturing processes before full-scale production. This is a development-focused position rather than a traditional production operator role. Your observations, testing, and feedback will directly contribute to process optimization and equipment design.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and monitor pilot-line and prototype process equipment during development and qualification activities
- Collect, document, and report process and performance data
- Partner with engineers to analyze results and identify process improvements
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues and perform adjustments to maintain system performance
- Assemble, rebuild, and test equipment, systems, and subassemblies
- Perform precision inspections and measurements using metrology and optical inspection equipment
- Support process and equipment validation activities with accurate and audit-ready documentation
- Provide structured feedback to engineering teams regarding equipment performance, reliability, and process capability
- Assist with qualification, testing, and continuous improvement activities
- Maintain a safe and organized working environment while adhering to established procedures and quality standards
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on technician, engineering technician, manufacturing technician, laboratory technician, or similar technical background
- Experience supporting precision manufacturing, research and development (R&D), pilot-line operations, product development, or testing environments
- Experience operating and monitoring process, laboratory, testing, or manufacturing equipment
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities
- Experience collecting, documenting, and reporting test, validation, or process data
- Ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve equipment and process issues
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate closely with engineering teams
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced development environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with optical inspection, vision systems, or automated inspection technologies (such as Keyence or similar systems)
- Experience usingmetrology equipment, including:
- Calipers
- Micrometers
- Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
- Vision measurement systems
- Experience supporting validation and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Familiarity with quality systems, standard operating procedures (SOPs), GMP, QMS, or regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience with fiber optics, photonics, connectors, micro-assembly, or other precision manufacturing processes
- Exposure to custom automation equipment, robotics, or cleanroom environments
Common Equipment & Technologies
Candidates may have experience with:
- Keyence vision and inspection systems
- Automated manufacturing equipment
- Precision assembly tools
- Metrology and measurement equipment
- Mechanical and electrical test equipment
- Process monitoring and data collection systems
- Validation and qualification documentation tools
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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