Senior Process Engineer

Wigan

We are working with a leading manufacturer of specialist printing & packaging products in their search for a Senior Process Engineer.

The successful candidate will lead development of processing standards & methods for all products, as well as manage projects to improve safety, quality, yields, and increase capacity.

Salary of a Senior Process Engineer

Up to £55,000

Job Description of a Senior Process Engineer

• Develop extrusion processing standards & methods and oversee training to ensure best practices are followed.
• Analyse, and interpret process historical data to correctly focus improvement activities.
• Conduct statistical analysis and DOE’s to determine critical processing parameters.
• Lead or participate in multifunctional teams including EH&S, manufacturing, quality control, maintenance, and R&D to drive improvements.
• Develop justification for Capex projects and manage programs to improve safety, quality, increase capacity, reduce waste, and improve profitability.

• Interact with suppliers to develop concepts and establish equipment specifications in order to design, purchase, install, and qualify new equipment within established timelines.
• Responsible for creating, updating and maintaining process documentation for the plant’s ISO system.

Skills & experience of a Senior Process Engineer

• 5-10 years previous Process Engineering experience ideally in polymer extrusion.
• Experience in handling and blending liquid and dry chemicals.
• BSc. in Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of statistical process control, root cause analysis and ISO 14000 and ISO 9000 systems experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt, or Quality Engineer experience preferred.

Why Should You Apply?

• Work in a strong technical team in a senior role with autonomy for a secure business.

Theo James Recruitment specialise in Manufacturing & Engineering recruitment across the following disciplines. 

• Supply Chain/Logistics, Management
• Quality - Engineering, Management
• Design - Engineer, Management
• Maintenance – Technician, Engineer, Management
• Production / Process Engineering
• Health, Safety & Environmental
• Project Engineering, Management
• Leadership and Management