Senior Extrusion Process Engineer

Senior Extrusion Process Engineer * Highly Competitive Salary * 37.5 hours per week – 08:30-17:00 Monday to Friday * Expanding workforce * Exciting projects * Progression Opportunities * Great Team Culture * Leading Manufacturer Our client is a leading supplier within the home furnishings sector and due to continued growth, they’re looking for an Extrusion Senior Processor to play a key role in developing, optimising, and maintaining extrusion processes to ensure consistent product quality, high operational efficiency, and safe manufacturing performance. The Job * Develop, refine, and document extrusion processes to improve product quality, reduce waste, and increase efficiency. * Analyse process data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities. * Lead trials, experiments, and validation activities for new materials, tooling, and equipment. * Provide day to day technical support to extrusion operators and shift teams. * Troubleshoot process deviations, equipment issues, and quality concerns. * Establish and maintain process parameters, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). * Ensure all extrusion processes meet product specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards. * Collaborate with Quality teams to resolve non conformances and implement corrective actions. * Work with maintenance and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime. * Specify, test, and implement new dies, screws, tooling, and auxiliary equipment. * Participate in capital projects, equipment upgrades, and commissioning activities. About you * Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science. * Understanding of Rheology (material flow, viscosity, shear thinning temperatures and speed). * Strong understanding of extrusion principles (single screw, twin screw, profile, or relevant type). * Experience with process troubleshooting, data analysis, and root cause investigation. * Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and material data sheets. Desirable Skills * Experience in plastics, rubber or metal extrusion. * Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies. * Familiarity with all aspects of extrusion production equipment and material feed systems. * Hands on experience with die design, screw design, and rheology. To apply, in confidence, please contact James @ TRF