We represent a highly reputable multinational manufacturing organisation with a truly global presence, an excellent operational efficiency and safety record, and superb opportunities for achievement and recognition.

A rare opportunity has arisen to join the business as a Process Engineer, supporting the business unit in a varied role involving projects concerning process innovation and optimisation, product scale ups and new product introductions, and process improvement to optimise efficiency and reduce waste. Working closely with both R&D and manufacturing, the process engineer will provide a strong link between both departments, ensuring robust design for manufacture and that robust technical documentation is consistently reviewed and improved.

Key skills

A degree (BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc) in a Mechanical or Chemical engineering discipline would be ideal, though other Engineering and Chemistry based qualifications will be considered.
Some post graduate experience as a process engineer, materials engineer, manufacturing engineer or continuous improvement engineer ideally in a web processing/web handling manufacturing environment (paper, tissue, fabric, foil, film, coating, plating, lamination)
Must have a detailed understanding of and track record in product introductions, process engineering and improvement using tools such as APQP, SPC, Cpk and Six Sigma, FMEA, process mapping
Strong overall project management skills
Ability to evidence quantifiable achievement around resolving product and process capability issues in a relevant manufacturing environment
Any knowledge of thermoplastics, polymers, plastics, composites, resins or coatings highly advantageous
Familiarity with automation and advanced process control also beneficial

Most importantly we seek a technically minded and data driven candidate, who enjoys working with numbers and doing statistical analysis, who can act as a conduit between different departments and engage others in project work, who has excellent time management and prioritisation skills. A well-presented, professional and articulate process engineer who is results driven and ambitious.

This role will involve some infrequent travel to other sites in UK and potentially Europe

This is a site based role based Wrexham

Excellent package to include bonus, good pension, healthcare, training and development in a range of areas, and structured career progression opportunity.

Please note that candidates will need to be eligible to work in the UK with no restriction

Nicholson Hird

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