Senior Process Engineer

Position: Senior Process Engineer (Permanent)
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.

Role Description

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

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Company Information

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 the link to apply

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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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