Process Development Engineer III

Greene Tweed; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in polymer technology is seeking a development engineer to support new product and process development. The role involves optimizing manufacturing methods, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing technical leadership. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years’ experience developing & validating new manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies preferred.
• Ability to use measurement instruments and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Support new process and product development and integration into production.
• Lead technical activities related to new product development.
• Manage and control the adoption of best practices in manufacturing.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Background

GD&T Principles

SPC Software

Computer Literacy

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelors of Science in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success.

If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed.

As a development engineer you will be responsible for supporting new process and product development and their integration into production. In this role, you will use your knowledge, experience, and analysis techniques to help select, develop, and optimize manufacturing methods and tools. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define and communicate capabilities, evaluate new opportunities, and provide technical solutions to manufacturing challenges. You will provide technical leadership across the business and may aid in coaching and mentoring of other team members.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Enable global introductions and transfers into production environment with a focus on the MSE (metal spring energized) and PTFE sealing solutions product line
• Rapidly deploy new products and processes in line with global manufacturing strategy
• Manage and control the adoption and existence of best practices in common factory approach organization
• Effectively operate lab, pilot, and/or production equipment
• Lead technical activities related to new product development efforts from tool design through prototype delivery and production planning
• Analyze / interpret inspection data for process and tool optimization
• Represent GTC Development Engineering/Operations in front of customers (external and internal customers)
• Responsible for design for manufacturing reviews and PFMEA efforts
• Identify manufacturing resource requirements and prepare plans for product and process realization
• Assure proper process control documentation and lessons learned information is generated for assigned projects
• Develop and execute manufacturing qualification plans for process validation
• Participate in cross functional teams as Development Engineering technical expert
• Assist in coaching and training team members
  
  

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certifications: Bachelors of Science in Engineering or appropriate technical field; Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering preferred

Skills and Experience:

• 6-10 years’ experience developing & validating new manufacturing processes
• Strong technical background with experience in a manufacturing environment
• Thorough understanding of GD&T principles
• Strong knowledge of SPC software & analysis methods
• Lean Practitioner Level II or Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
• Strong computer literacy, especially in MS Office
• Experience with 3-D modeling tools such as SolidWorks
• Ability to use measurement instruments/hand tools
• Experience leading and executing FMEAs
• Possess presentation skills to communicate both complex technical and business themes to a variety of audiences
  
  

Job Environment:

Physical Requirements:

Standing Frequently (46-100%)

Sitting Occasionally (16-45%)

Lifting Up to 25lbs without assistance

Carrying Up to 25lbs without assistance

Walking Occasionally (16-45%)

Hearing Ability to detect noises with or without corrective device(s)

Vision Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses

Mental Requirements:

Problem Solving Frequently (46-100%)

Making Decisions Ability to make decisions that have a moderate impact

Supervise Occasionally (16-45%)

Interpret Data Frequently (46-100%)

Organize Occasionally (16-45%)

Read/Write Frequently (46-100%)

Communication Frequently (46-100%)

Work Environment

High Temperatures Rarely (0-15%)

Low Temperatures Rarely (0-15%)

Noises Loud (manufacturing environment, movement of large equipment)

Fumes Exposure Rarely (0-15%)

Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.