PROCESS ENGINEER

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Process Improvement & Manufacturing Excellence

• Work with Engineering, Maintenance and external suppliers on automation projects and equipment upgrades.

• Assist with the development of long-term automation roadmaps aligned with business growth requirements.

• Contribute to improvements in manufacturing reliability through modern control and monitoring technologies.

• Support the implementation of robotics, machine vision, automated material handling and advanced manufacturing technologies where appropriate.

• Evaluate opportunities to improve process control through advanced sensors, intelligent monitoring systems and automation solutions.

Digital Manufacturing & AI-Enabled Improvement

• Identify AI opportunities to improve manufacturing performance, process control and decision‑making.

• Develop AI solutions for optimisation, quality, predictive maintenance, planning and energy reduction.

• Evaluate digital technologies and assess applicability to the business.

• Use manufacturing data to generate insights, predictive models and automated reporting.

• Build data‑driven monitoring for moulding and extrusion to improve stability and quality.

• Support digital capability growth including real‑time monitoring, analytics and automation.

• Collaborate cross‑functionally to improve data collection and utilisation.

• Promote AI tools for engineering problem‑solving and documentation.

• Drive Industry 4.0 innovation and digital transformation initiatives.

New Product & Process Introduction

• Support industrialisation and launch of new products and processes.

• Develop robust processing to meet quality, throughput and cost targets.

• Support NPI across platforms including moulding and extrusion.

• Establish process windows, control plans and operating standards.

• Plan and run trials and improvement activities.

• Lead manufacturing trials for materials, tooling, dies, automation and processes.

• Assist commissioning and validation of new equipment.

• Ensure process capability and documentation before handover.

• Support capacity expansion and new technology implementation.

Engineering Projects

• Participate in capital projects and engineering developments.

• Prepare technical justifications, plans and business cases.

• Support equipment upgrades and process improvements.

• Liaise with suppliers and technical specialists.

• Ensure safe, effective delivery of project objectives.

• Support project reviews to confirm operational and financial benefits.

Data Analysis & Performance Reporting

• Analyse production data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.

• Develop dashboards and reports for data‑driven decisions.

• Support KPI systems and performance measurement tools.

• Use statistical techniques to improve process understanding.

• Provide management updates on progress and performance.

• Create visual management tools for operational visibility.

Training & Knowledge Development

• Support operator training and capability development.

• Maintain documentation, work instructions and standards.

• Promote best practice in plastics processing and CI.

• Share technical knowledge across teams.

• Encourage new technologies and digital tools.

• Champion continuous improvement and automation initiatives.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure safe engineering activities aligned with legislation and procedures.

• Support risk assessments and change management.

• Promote safe working and housekeeping.

• Implement equipment changes safely including automation and digital systems.

• Comply with policies and quality management requirements.