Fibre Production Manager - Fibre Spinning R&D

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing startup in Slough is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead production and process development of sustainable materials. The successful candidate will guide a team, optimize production methods, and ensure safety and quality standards, playing a vital role in scaling innovative materials.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small team on fibre production and testing.
• Improve production methods for efficiency and output.
• Analyze data and track results to guide process improvements.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Problem-solving ability

Confident communicator

Education

Background in chemical engineering, materials science, or chemistry

Tools

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Job description

Process Engineering Manager - Textile Scale Up, slough

Client:

CT19

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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

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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)

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom