Fibre Production Manager - Fibre Spinning R&D

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing startup focused on sustainable materials is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead production and process development. This role involves scaling innovative materials from lab to pilot scale, improving production methods, and collaborating with engineering and R&D teams.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or lab/pilot-scale production.
• Experience with fibre spinning or continuous processing methods is a plus.
• Good understanding of lab safety and UK regulations (COSHH).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small team working on fibre production and testing.
• Plan and run production activities using in-house equipment.
• Improve production methods to increase efficiency, quality, and output.

Skills

Technical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team player

Education

Background in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry

Tools

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Python

R

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Process Engineering Manager - Textile Scale Up, london

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Client:

CT19

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

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Job Description:

A fast-growing startup focused on creating next-generation sustainable materials is looking for a Process Engineering Manager to lead hands-on production and process development work. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in scaling up innovative materials from lab to pilot scale.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support a small team working on fibre production and testing
• Plan and run production activities using in-house equipment and with external partners
• Improve production methods to increase efficiency, quality, and output
• Analyse data, run experiments, and track results to guide process improvements
• Help develop new production processes and bring them from idea to reality
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation and safety records
• Work closely with other teams, including engineering and R&D
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Assist in developing cost estimates for production activities

What We’re Looking For

• Background in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, or a related field
• 3–7 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or lab/pilot-scale production setting
• Experience with fibre spinning or other continuous processing methods is a plus
• Strong technical skills and problem-solving ability
• Experience leading or supervising a team
• Good understanding of lab safety and UK regulations (COSHH)
• Confident communicator and team player
• Comfortable using software like Excel, Word, and SharePoint
• Bonus points for experience with quality systems, statistics, or programming (e.g. Python, R)