Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer

Hyde

Monday to Friday Days

£65,000 to £70,000 DOE

10% Pension, Medical, Life Assurance, Healthcare, 25 days Holiday + 8BH, EAP

This is a brand new opportunity to work with a UK Manufacturer that has a brilliant pedigree at a very exciting time. A new role has arisen, and the business needs a Senior Leader with excellent process knowledge of Extrusion Manufacturing to play a key role in steering the business through growth and development. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with technical expertise and analytical skills to play a pivotal part with a great manufacturer.

• Develop, optimise, and document extrusion processes to improve quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Analyse process data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead trials and validation work for new materials, tooling, and equipment.
• Provide daily technical support, troubleshooting process deviations, equipment issues, and quality concerns.
• Maintain robust process parameters, SOPs, and compliance with product specifications and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to resolve issues, drive reliability, and support audits.
• Lead continuous‑improvement initiatives, including Lean/Six Sigma projects and operator training.
• Apply strong engineering knowledge – extrusion principles, rheology, data analysis, and technical documentation – to support production and innovation.

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, or Polymer Engineering.
• Solid understanding of extrusion principles and rheology.
• Skilled in troubleshooting processes, analysing data, and conducting root‑cause investigations.
• Able to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and material data sheets.
• Strong communicator with the ability to work effectively across teams.

As a business our client is a true market leader within their industry with a strong presence across the UK. With a secure portfolio of clients these roles provide a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market.

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for technically motivated engineers. If you feel this is of interest, please click 'apply'.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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