Process Planning Engineer

Company: Meritus Talent
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Location: Buckley
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MERITUS are recruiting for a Process Planning Engineer to join our client on an initial 6 month contract from their site in Broughton, Flintshire. PLEASE NOTE: You must have demonstrable SAP experience on your CV in order to be shortlisted for the position.

PROCESS PLANNING ENGINEER – INSIDE IR35 – £40.66 PER HOUR – 6 MONTHS – BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE – SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

Responsible for optimizing line balancing (SLB) and industrial sequencing to ensure on-time delivery within takt time and optimal resource deployment. Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing efficiency through performance monitoring, CVAT analysis, and reduction of efficiency losses (white/red space).

Key responsibilities include:

  • Creating and maintaining PERT charts and Standard Line Balancing (SLB) to enable Production Pace Control (PPC).
  • Monitoring manufacturing performance, analysing gaps, and implementing improvements.
  • Reducing efficiency losses through white/red space and VA/NVA analysis, with focus on critical path optimisation.
  • Improving processes and serial allocated time through shop floor observation and data analysis.
  • Translating industrial requirements to design and supply chain, and assessing the impact of modifications.
  • Maintaining and governing the Standard Time Value (STV) database, ensuring adherence to STV standards and golden rules.
  • Developing and updating methods, processes, AOS elements, and digital tools related to STV/SLB.
  • Ensuring stakeholder competence through training, coaching, and user support. xwzovoh
  • Supporting industrial setup evolution and performance analysis.

Posted: April 10th, 2026