R&D Process Development Engineer

GPW Recruitment; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing and technology firm in the UK is seeking an R&D Process Development Engineer to join their applied research team in Skelmersdale. This role involves supporting and optimising industrial manufacturing processes, performing data analysis, and contributing to new products and technologies. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and a passion for translating scientific understanding into practical solutions. This position promises a dynamic and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical skills with data analysis.
• Hands-on experimental and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and optimisation of manufacturing processes.
• Apply experimental methods and measurement techniques.
• Contribute to new products and process technologies.

Job description

An advanced manufacturing and technology organisation is seeking a R&DProcess Development Engineerto join a highly technical R&D environment focused on developing and optimising complex industrial manufacturing processes.

This role sits within an applied research team responsible for driving improvements in product quality, process efficiency, and next-generation manufacturing capability. The position combines hands‑on experimental work with data analysis, problem‑solving, and collaborative project delivery in a global technology setting.

It is well suited to a technically curious engineer or scientist who enjoys translating fundamental understanding into practical, scalable manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and optimisation of industrial manufacturing processes used at global scale
• Apply experimental methods, measurement techniques, and data analysis to identify trends and process improvements
• Contribute to the development of new products and process technologies
• Analyse quality, performance, and robus...

RD Process Development Engineer • Skelmersdale, Lancashire, UK