Extrusion Senior Process Engineer
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Extrusion Senior Process Engineer
We are recruiting for an Extrusion Senior Processor to help steer the [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] group through the next period of development and growth. The Extrusion Process Engineer plays a key role in developing, optimising, and maintaining extrusion processes to ensure consistent product quality, high operational efficiency and safe manufacturing performance. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with analytical problem-solving to support production, improve throughout and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Main Responsibilities & Duties
• 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.
Production Support
• 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).
Quality & Compliance
• Ensure all extrusion processes meet product specifications, regulatory requirements and internal quality standards. • Collaborate with quality control teams to resolve non-conformances and implement corrective actions.. • Support customer audits and documentation or industry-specific standards
Equipment & Tooling
• Work with maintenance and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime. • Specify, test and implement new dies, screws, tooling and auxiliary activities. • Participate in capital projects, equipment upgrades and commissioning activities.
Continuous Improvement
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen initiatives to reduce scrap, improve cycle times and enhance process stability. • Develop training materials and coach operators on best practices and process understanding. • Drive innovation in materials, technology and automation.
Essential Criteria
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Polymer Science. • Understanding of Rheology (material flow, viscosity, shear thinning temperatures and speed). • Strong understanding of extrusion principles (single-screw, thin-crew, profile, or relevant type). • Experience with process troubleshooting, data analysis and root cause investigation. • Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and material data sheets. • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Desirable Criteria
• 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.
Interested?
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