Vacancy: Process Engineer
Deadline for applications: 2nd August
Reporting to : Process Engineering Manager
Hours: 37.5 pw
Are you passionate about maximizing efficiency and driving innovation in manufacturing? Then Zotefoams might be the perfect fit for you. Join our dynamic team at Zotefoams as a Process Engineer where you'll play a key role in eliminating waste, optimizing production processes, and introducing new products to market.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Identify and eliminate waste in the production process through the use of lean manufacturing tools, root cause analysis and logical problem-solving.
2. Including the use of analytical techniques to identify trends in production processing parameter/material property data.
3. Responsible for drafting and owning production work instructions (SOP’s & SPP’s) to ensure production processes are safe and efficient with optimum product quality.
4. Includes leading continuous improvement projects from ideation to delivery, with robust stakeholder, timing and cost management.
5. Conduct risk assessments on new processes and equipment by liaising with the OHSE department to appropriately identify and control hazards and risks.
Qualifications/ Experience:
6. Degree or equivalent in material science of a relatable subject (Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry etc.)
7. Polymer processing knowledge e.g. extrusion, injection moulding etc.
8. Proficient in the use of statistical analysis software e.g. Minitab, JMP, NWA Quality Analyst etc., MS Office and ERP systems.
9. Knowledge of simulation software packages desirable (MATLAB, Sci-lab etc.)
Skills We Value:
10. Proactive, data-driven problem solver.
11. Able to identify root causes and put in place effective countermeasures.
12. Ability to develop relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders.
Please contact: Jon Dixon – Recruitment Manager jdi@zotefoams.com to apply!