Senior Process Engineer / Extrusion Processing / Manufacturing
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive + Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | Hyde, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | AWD online |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AWDO-P14371 |
Summary
Senior Extrusion Process Engineer
We 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 Engineer
SALARY: Competitive + Benefits
LOCATION: Hyde, Tameside, Greater Manchester, North West England
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday 08:30–17:00
JOB OVERVIEW
We 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 TODAY
Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Senior Extrusion Process Engineer include:
• Process Development and Optimisation: Developing, refining, and documenting extrusion processes to improve quality, efficiency, and waste reduction
• Data Analysis and Problem Solving: Analysing process data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
• Production Support: Providing day-to-day technical support to operators and shift teams
• Troubleshooting: Resolving process deviations, equipment issues, and quality concerns
• Process Control: Establishing and maintaining process parameters and standard operating procedures
• Quality and Compliance: Ensuring processes meet product specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards
• Equipment and Tooling: Supporting tooling specification, testing, and implementation including dies, screws, and auxiliary equipment
• Continuous Improvement: Leading Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen initiatives to reduce scrap and improve process stability
• Training and Coaching: Developing training materials and coaching operators on best practices
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Polymer Science
• Strong understanding of extrusion principles including single-screw or twin-screw extrusion
• Understanding of rheology including material flow, viscosity, shear thinning, temperature, and speed
• Proven experience of process troubleshooting, data analysis, and root cause investigation
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and material data sheets
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
DESIRABLE
• Experience in plastics, rubber, or metal extrusion environments
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Experience with extrusion production equipment and material feed systems
• Hands-on experience with die design, screw design, or advanced rheology
BENEFITS
• Stakeholder pension scheme with employer contribution (10%)
• 33 days holiday including statutory entitlement
• Life assurance covering twice annual salary
• Private medical cover
• Subsidised canteen with freshly prepared meals
• Free on-site car parking
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing, legal, and medical support
• Mental Health First Aiders available
• Discounted gym membership
• Staff discount scheme following probation
• Peer recognition programme
• Annual flu jab voucher
• Christmas savings scheme
HOW TO APPLY
To 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-P14371
Full-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 online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ
We 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 Engineer
SALARY: Competitive + Benefits
LOCATION: Hyde, Tameside, Greater Manchester, North West England
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday 08:30–17:00
JOB OVERVIEW
We 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 TODAY
Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Senior Extrusion Process Engineer include:
• Process Development and Optimisation: Developing, refining, and documenting extrusion processes to improve quality, efficiency, and waste reduction
• Data Analysis and Problem Solving: Analysing process data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
• Production Support: Providing day-to-day technical support to operators and shift teams
• Troubleshooting: Resolving process deviations, equipment issues, and quality concerns
• Process Control: Establishing and maintaining process parameters and standard operating procedures
• Quality and Compliance: Ensuring processes meet product specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards
• Equipment and Tooling: Supporting tooling specification, testing, and implementation including dies, screws, and auxiliary equipment
• Continuous Improvement: Leading Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen initiatives to reduce scrap and improve process stability
• Training and Coaching: Developing training materials and coaching operators on best practices
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Polymer Science
• Strong understanding of extrusion principles including single-screw or twin-screw extrusion
• Understanding of rheology including material flow, viscosity, shear thinning, temperature, and speed
• Proven experience of process troubleshooting, data analysis, and root cause investigation
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and material data sheets
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
DESIRABLE
• Experience in plastics, rubber, or metal extrusion environments
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Experience with extrusion production equipment and material feed systems
• Hands-on experience with die design, screw design, or advanced rheology
BENEFITS
• Stakeholder pension scheme with employer contribution (10%)
• 33 days holiday including statutory entitlement
• Life assurance covering twice annual salary
• Private medical cover
• Subsidised canteen with freshly prepared meals
• Free on-site car parking
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing, legal, and medical support
• Mental Health First Aiders available
• Discounted gym membership
• Staff discount scheme following probation
• Peer recognition programme
• Annual flu jab voucher
• Christmas savings scheme
HOW TO APPLY
To 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-P14371
Full-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 online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ