Senior Process Engineer

The Senior Process Engineer will lead process development, optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-performance manufacturing environment. This position combines hands-on engineering expertise, project management, and new product commercialisation responsibilities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. Client Details Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and customer partnership. They offer a collaborative work environment where technical expertise is valued and employees have the opportunity to make a significant impact on business performance and future growth. Description Serve as the technical lead for twin-scre extrusion processes and equipment. Optimise sdesigns, barrel configurations, feeder performance, processing parameters, and throughput. Lead troubleshooting efforts related to product quality, process stability, equipment performance, and material variability. Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Product Development teams to identify and implement sustainable process improvements. Evaluate and support capital investment projects involving extrusion lines, automation systems, material handling equipment, feeders, and pelletisers. Support equipment start-up, commissioning, validation, and qualification activities. Develop and maintain SOPs, process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, and manufacturing process specifications. Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on scrap reduction, OEE improvement, and capacity expansion. Lead manufacturing support activities from laboratory formulation through full-scale commercial production. Coordinate scale-up trials, product qualification runs, customer samples, and production launches. Collaborate with Sales, Quality, Product Development, and Operations teams on new product introductions. Manage cross-functional projects and external vendors to ensure successful execution within budget and timeline requirements. Profile Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. 5-8 years of manufacturing, process engineering, or production support experience. Minimum 3 years of experience supporting plastics compounding and twin-scre extrusion operations. Strong knowledge of polymer processing, extrusion technology, and process optimisation methodologies. Proven experience leading technical projects and cross-functional initiatives. Experience with engineered thermoplastics, masterbatch manufacturing, or specialty compounding operations is highly preferred. Familiarity with equipment such as Coperion, Leistritz, Entek, KraussMaffei Berstorff, or similar extrusion systems is a plus. Knowledge of polymer rheology, material characterisation, and advanced material technologies is desirable. Lean Six Sigma experience preferred. Experience working within ISO 9001 quality systems and utilising DOE and SPC methodologies. Job Offer Opportunity to lead critical process optimisation and manufacturing improvement initiatives. Significant exposure to advanced polymer technologies and innovative product development projects. High level of collaboration across engineering, operations, quality, and commercial teams. Direct impact on business growth, operational efficiency, and new product success. Strong opportunity for professional growth, leadership development, and long-term career advancement. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.