Armstrong Fluid Technology
Process Improvement Engineer
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Process Improvement Engineer
Reports to: Director – Project Engineering Group, Global Position: Permanent – Onsite
Armstrong Fluid Technology is a global leader in fluid-flow technology, employing over 1,400 diverse and innovative minds across eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. As part of this communities of possibility, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment that values excellence, sustainability, and continuous progress while contributing to solutions that protect our planet.
This role plays a critical function in driving growth for the Systems business in Droitwich, focusing on developing, refining, and updating key procedures to support projected business expansion. You’ll be part of a collaborative, agile team where today’s solutions are built for tomorrow’s challenges.
Role Purpose
The Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for advancing system-wide efficiency, quality, and scalability in the delivery of offsite-manufactured HVAC and M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) solutions. By bridging Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Commercial, Procurement, and Commissioning teams, this role ensures:
- Project execution (from concept to commissioning) adheres to safety, cost, and quality standards.
- Lessons learned are systematically captured and embedded in future projects.
- Streamlined processes enhance predictability, speed, and scalability.
Your goal: optimise workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and eliminate inefficiencies in programme delivery, governance, resource management, and cross-team collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery Process Improvement
- Analyse and reengineer end-to-end project delivery processes to improve efficiency.
- Develop and refine standardised project execution methods across the business.
- Identify and mitigate bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and risks in workflows.
- Enhance programme predictability, scheduling, and resource usage.
- Establish best-practice governance frameworks and project playbooks.
- Support the design of stage-gate decision processes.
Engineering Process Improvement
- Overhaul end-to-end engineering workflows, including:
- Concept & detailed design
- Design approvals & submittals
- Change management & drawing production
- Release to manufacturing
- Implement automation and standardisation to boost productivity.
- Refine and maintain engineering design standards & templates.
- Embrace DFMA (Design for Manufacture & Assembly) principles.
- Drive defect reduction in engineering and manufacturing handover processes.
Project Controls & Performance
- Design and deploy KPIs and dashboard systems tracking:
- Engineering lead times
- Design release performance
- Schedule adherence
- Cost & risk management
- Compliance with best practices
- Support capacity planning and forecasting for engineering & procurement teams.
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Change Management & Governance
- Streamline project documentation, approvals, and reporting processes.
- Standardise handling of variations, technical queries, design changes, and client approvals.
- Ensure lessons learned are systematically recorded and applied.
- Embed robust change control across the project lifecycle.
Digitalisation & Systems Improvement
- Identify opportunities to leverage digital tools for efficiency gains, including:
- ERP systems
- Project management platforms
- Document management solutions
- Resource-planning tools
- Improve data quality and reporting in engineering & procurement.
Continuous Improvement
- Facilitate Lean & Continuous Improvement workshops.
- Conduct root cause analyses of recurring issues.
- Implement both corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain improvement tracking and realise benefits on time.
- Cultivate a strong culture of feedback-driven optimisation.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Engage closely with team members across:
- Engineering
- Project & Programme Management
- Commercial
- Manufacturing Operations
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Commissioning
- Clients & Consultants
- Foster cross-functional alignment and process consistency.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The role’s success will be measured against:
Project Delivery
- Increased on-time project delivery rates
- Reduced project overruns & schedule slippage
- Enhanced project margin performance
- Lowered number of critical risks and issues
Engineering Improvement
- Faster engineering cycle times
- Improved design release performance
- Reduced design-related manufacturing issues & rework
- Increased engineering productivity
Business Performance
- Quantified savings from improvement projects
- Number of sustained process upgrades
- Benefits realised against business cases
- High stakeholder satisfaction scores
- High lessons learned implementation rate
Candidate Requirements
Essential Experience
- Proven background in:
- Project/Programme Management
- Operational Excellence
- Engineering Process Improvement
- Demonstrated capability in complex HVAC, M&E, or modular construction projects.
- History of delivering measurable improvements in project execution quality, cost, and timing.
- Cross-functional team leadership in efficiency and innovation initiatives.
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Essential Skills
- Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Advanced knowledge of project controls, governance structures, and risk management.
- Skilled in process mapping, workflow optimisation, and change management.
- Strong problem-solving and stakeholder influence abilities.
- Exceptional data analysis and KPI development expertise.
- Highly organised with a process-driven mindset.
Desirable Qualifications
- University degree (BSc/MSc) in:
- Mechanical/Building Services Engineering
- Project Management
- Related fields.
- Certified credentials:
- APM PMQ / PRINCE2 Practitioner / PMP
- Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt)
- Advanced industry certifications in process improvement.
Preferred Industry Background
- Experience in:
- Data centre infrastructure projects
- Energy centres
- Industrial manufacturing
- Offsite construction & MMC (Modern Methods of Construction)
Personal Attributes
To thrive in this role, you must:
- Think systematically with laser-focus on data-driven solutions.
- Balance attention to detail with strategic thinking.
- Communicate clearly to drive alignment and buy-in across teams.
- Challenge the status quo constructively without disrupting momentum.
- Collaborate patiently—ever mindful of shared objectives.
- Remain sharp on commercial and cost benefits to projects.
- Champion continuous improvement with relentless enthusiasm.
Raising the Bar in the First 12 Months
You will be expected to achieve:
- Introduce a standardised project delivery framework across Droitwich.
- Reduce engineering design cycle times by measurable targets.
- Improve programme predictability and on-time project delivery.
- Establish project & engineering KPI dashboards.
- Create a structured lessons-learned process.
- Enhance design-to-manufacture handover quality.
- Quantified efficiency savings for engineering and project costs.
- Develop a roadmap for scaling improvements in support of business growth.
Why Armstrong Fluid Technology?
Join a company where innovation meets purpose, and where your ideas shape the future of sustainable infrastructure. As part of this dynamic organisation:
- Influence global engineering standards for HVAC and fluid‐flow technology.
- Work alongside dual technical visionaries and growth leaders.
- Leave a tangible impact—solutions that safeguard industries from healthcare to data centres.
- Earn a badge of excellence: recognition in a brand trusted by masses.
Together, we’re building solutions for tomorrow’s world today.
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