Process Engineer

Mativ; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ in Ashton-under-Lyne, UK is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes across mixing, extrusion, calendering, coating, slitting and packaging. You will be the technical expert, drive safety, quality and efficiency, and lead continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a degree in Engineering (Chemical preferred), proven manufacturing process experience, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or process engineering environment.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety culture and ensure EHS compliance.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes to meet quality, productivity, and delivery targets.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and track KPIs such as Yield and Variability.
• Identify and implement process, automation, and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

ERP/MRP

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Manufacturing data analysis tools

Job description

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

At Mativ, we are a global leader in specialty materials, helping customers solve complex challenges through innovation, engineering expertise, and manufacturing excellence. Our business develops high-performance adhesive tape solutions serving customers across automotive, cable, construction, and specialty industrial markets worldwide.

We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our manufacturing site in Ashton, UK.

As one of two Process Engineers on site, you will be the technical expert responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance. Working across mixing, extrusion, calendering, coating, slitting, and packaging operations, you will play a key role in improving efficiency, reducing variability, and supporting business growth.

What You Will Do:

• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all EHS requirements
• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes to achieve quality, productivity, and delivery targets
• Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Develop and track key performance indicators such as Yield, Variability, Velocity, Run-to-Target, and Rework
• Identify and implement process, automation, and efficiency improvements
• Manage process modifications through the Mativ Management of Change process
• Establish and sustain operational standards, SOPs, and best practices
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with accreditation standards
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and EHS teams
• Develop and coach operational teams to enhance performance and capability
• Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Partner with Process Engineers across the global Mativ network to share best practices

What We are Looking For

• Degree in Engineering, preferablyChemical Engineering
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or process engineering environment
• Strong Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead root cause investigations and drive sustainable improvements
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing data analysis tools
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Hands-on approach with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

Why Join Mativ?

At Mativ, you will have the opportunity to work within a global organization that values innovation, sustainability, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer a dynamic environment where your ideas can make a real impact on manufacturing performance and business success.

WHAT WE OFFER

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.