Senior Extrusion Process Engineer
2 months ago
Hyde
Senior Extrusion Process Engineer • Highly Competitive Salary, • 37.5 hours per week – 08:30-17:00 Monday to Friday, • Expanding workforce, • Exciting projects, • Progression Opportunities, • Great Team Culture, • Leading Manufacturer Our client is a leading supplier within the home furnishings sector and due to continued growth, they’re looking for an Extrusion Senior Processor to play a key role in developing, optimising, and maintaining extrusion processes to ensure consistent product quality, high operational efficiency, and safe manufacturing performance. The Job • Develop, refine, and document extrusion processes to improve product quality, reduce waste, and increase efficiency., • Analyse process data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities., • Lead trials, experiments, and validation activities for new materials, tooling, and equipment., • Provide day to day technical support to extrusion operators and shift teams., • Troubleshoot process deviations, equipment issues, and quality concerns., • Establish and maintain process parameters, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)., • Ensure all extrusion processes meet product specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards., • Collaborate with Quality teams to resolve non conformances and implement corrective actions., • Work with maintenance and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime., • Specify, test, and implement new dies, screws, tooling, and auxiliary equipment., • Participate in capital projects, equipment upgrades, and commissioning activities. About you • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science., • Understanding of Rheology (material flow, viscosity, shear thinning temperatures and speed)., • Strong understanding of extrusion principles (single screw, twin screw, profile, or relevant type)., • Experience with process troubleshooting, data analysis, and root cause investigation., • Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and material data sheets. Desirable Skills • Experience in plastics, rubber or metal extrusion., • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies., • Familiarity with all aspects of extrusion production equipment and material feed systems., • Hands on experience with die design, screw design, and rheology. To apply, in confidence, please contact James @ TRF