Senior Extrusion Process EngineerWe have a senior engineering opportunity supporting extrusion manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement, optimising production efficiency, and ensuring quality and safety across operations.If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you:Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Production Process Engineer, Polymer Process Engineer, Plastics EngineerSALARY: Competitive + BenefitsLOCATION: Hyde, Tameside, Greater Manchester, North West EnglandJOB TYPE: Full-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00 JOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Extrusion Process Engineer to play a pivotal role in developing, optimising, and maintaining extrusion processes within a manufacturing environment.As a Senior Extrusion Process Engineer you will combine hands-on technical expertise with analytical problem-solving to support production teams, improve throughput, and deliver consistent product quality.The Senior Extrusion Process Engineer will work cross-functionally to support quality, engineering, and operations, contributing to equipment improvements, trials, and continuous improvement initiatives.APPLY TODAYReady to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.DUTIESYour duties as the Senior Extrusion Process Engineer include:Process Development and Optimisation: Developing, refining, and documenting extrusion processes to improve quality, efficiency, and waste reductionData Analysis and Problem Solving: Analysing process data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunitiesProduction Support: Providing day-to-day technical support to operators and shift teamsTroubleshooting: Resolving process deviations, equipment issues, and quality concernsProcess Control: Establishing and maintaining process parameters and standard operating proceduresQuality and Compliance: Ensuring processes meet product specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standardsEquipment and Tooling: Supporting tooling specification, testing, and implementation including dies, screws, and auxiliary equipmentContinuous Improvement: Leading Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen initiatives to reduce scrap and improve process stabilityTraining and Coaching: Developing training materials and coaching operators on best practicesCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSESSENTIALDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Polymer ScienceStrong understanding of extrusion principles including single-screw or twin-screw extrusionUnderstanding of rheology including material flow, viscosity, shear thinning, temperature, and speedProven experience of process troubleshooting, data analysis, and root cause investigationAbility to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and material data sheetsStrong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionallyDESIRABLEExperience in plastics, rubber, or metal extrusion environmentsKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologiesExperience with extrusion production equipment and material feed systemsHands-on experience with die design, screw design, or advanced rheologyBENEFITSStakeholder pension scheme with employer contribution (10%)33 days holiday including statutory entitlementLife assurance covering twice annual salaryPrivate medical coverSubsidised canteen with freshly prepared mealsFree on-site car parkingEmployee Assistance Programme for wellbeing, legal, and medical supportMental Health First Aiders availableDiscounted gym membershipStaff discount scheme following probationPeer recognition programmeAnnual flu jab voucherChristmas savings schemeHOW TO APPLYTo be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV's of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P14371Full-Time, Permanent Engineering Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Hyde, Tameside, Greater Manchester, North West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.AWD-IN-SPJ