Process & NPD Engineer – Innovative Clay & Façade

Ibstock Plc; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digicare+ provided by Aviva

Pension 10% matched

Life insurance 3x

Share Save scheme

Employee assistance program

Discounts platform

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ibstock Plc is seeking a Process and New Product Development Engineer for the Nostell, Wakefield site. You will develop and refine technologies for clay and façade products, connecting concept to production and expanding the Futures product range.

You will lead NPD trials, collaborate with Sales and Design, and identify new materials and methods to keep Ibstock at the forefront of architectural innovation. This role offers extensive career progression and manufacturing impact.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in engineering (mechanical, civil, structural or process).
• Experience planning and managing complex engineering projects, including CDM regulations.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Project management experience in manufacturing; Prince2 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support development of new clay and façade products for Futures division.
• Develop, trial and refine dies, rollers and decorative processes.
• Drive creation and growth of high-value specials and bespoke products.
• Act as technical bridge between innovation and delivery; take concepts to production.
• Identify and implement new technologies, materials and design methods to modernise development.
• Develop NPD processes and die technology at Nostell; establish trialing and scaling approaches.
• Advance texture rollers and prototypes; introduce new finishes and textures.
• Generate NPD prototypes and testing program with Technical Manager and team.
• Collaborate with Sales to align product innovation with market demand.
• Engage with Sales on project success and emerging trends.

Skills

Project management

CDM regulations

Communication skills

Prince2 certification

Education

Mechanical/Civil/Structural/Process engineering degree

NEBOSH Certification

Prince2 certification or equivalent

Job description

Ibstock Plc is seeking a Process and New Product Development Engineer for the Nostell, Wakefield site. You will develop and refine technologies for clay and façade products, connecting concept to production and expanding the Futures product range.

You will lead NPD trials, collaborate with Sales and Design, and identify new materials and methods to keep Ibstock at the forefront of architectural innovation. This role offers extensive career progression and manufacturing impact.