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Process Development Engineer

Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

St. Helens, Merseyside WA11 9NN

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A vacancy is available for a Process Development Engineer in the Shaping Technology team within the Glazing Technology Group, focusing on R&D for automotive glazing processes.
  • The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant field and offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 per year.
  • Key responsibilities include using data analysis and digitalisation techniques to enhance glass quality and process efficiency.
  • Candidates should be health and safety conscious, possess problem-solving skills, and have a strong interest in new technologies and customer needs.
  • The position includes benefits such as 25 days of holiday, a defined contribution pension scheme, and opportunities for continual professional development.

A vacancy has arisen for a Process Development Engineer to work within the Shaping Technology team, part of the Glazing Technology Group the Global R&D Function.You will be a key member of an R&D technology team who have the responsibility to develop the industrial manufacturing processes, used Worldwide, to produce glazing for the Automotive market.

Client Details

A global leader in glass manufacturing in three business areas: Architectural, Automotive and Creative Technology.

Description

In the role you will use your data analysis skills and knowledge of digitalisation techniques, to understand correlations and trends within our glass bending manufacturing processes that can lead to improvements in glass quality, and process efficiency. Through a combination of practically led development activities, the application of innovative thinking, and problem-solving skills, this role will contribute to the development of environmentally responsible new processes and products.You will also develop an understanding of automotive glass specifications applicable to our processes and product performance, to contribute to the team's technical support activities for the business.Work is managed via the R&D stage-gate project system, often working with R&D members globally, and with other functions, such as Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering. It is expected that you will develop the knowledge and experience to enable you to lead R&D projects in the shaping technology area.Travel is required every 6 weeks, to Poland for 2 weeks for training purposes.

Profile

  • Health and Safety conscious, who strives to ensure a safe working environment for themselves and the people around them.
  • A willingness to solve problems in a practical way, taking a "hands on approach", and personal ownership for achieving results and objectives.
  • Interested in new developments, and technology, and able to articulate the benefits of new ideas for the Group.
  • Focused on customer needs and expectations at all stages.
  • Free and willing to spend a significant amount of time at our Global

Job Offer

  • 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Defined contribution pension scheme with Aviva.
  • Holiday salary Exchange scheme.
  • Continual professional development and training.
  • Overseas work opportunities.
  • On site car parking with EV charging.
  • On site canteen.
  • On site fitness activities/events.

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