R&D Process Engineer (Vacuum Coating) in Rochdale)

Cast UK Limited; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Rochdale is seeking an R&D Process Engineer to advance their vacuum coating process. This role offers excellent benefits, career growth, and the chance to be part of high-profile projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Electrical Engineering and experience in production settings. If you are looking to make a significant impact in a close-knit team, apply today.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Highly competitive pension contributions

Private health insurance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in production machinery within a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of vacuum coating and flexible packaging materials is desirable.
• Proven ability to write technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D activities for vacuum coating processes.
• Drive innovation and enhance machine performance.
• Optimize the R&D test rig for effective trials.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Production Machinery Commissioning

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

R&D Process Engineer (Vacuum Coating)

£50,000 + Excellent Benefits

Rochdale

Are you an Electrical Engineer with experience working with Production Machinery?

CAST UK is supporting a fantastic manufacturing business in the Rochdale area with a new hire into their R&D function.

As R&D Process Engineer you will be working on a high‑profile project focused on the advancement of the business' existing vacuum coating process, as well as supporting with other R&D projects such as NPD / Customer Trials.

This is a great opportunity to join a close‑knit function, working for an international manufacturing business with an impressive customer portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a key role in leading R&D activities for vacuum coating processes
• Drive innovation and enhancements in machine performance
• Lead the testing, operation and optimisation of the R&D test rig to facilitate trials
• Support the laboratory team with other R&D projects and participate in customer trials and product performance analysis

Ideal skills and experience

• Strong background in Electrical Engineering with previous experience working on / commissioning production machinery within a manufacturing setting
• Qualification in Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND or above)
• Exposure to / understanding of roll to roll manufacturing, coatings, flexible packaging materials or barrier
• Vacuum Coating / Substrates knowledge would be highly desirable
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, with experience of writing technical reports
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams across the business
• High attention to detail with strong problem solving skills

Why should I apply?

• Chance to work for a fantastic, international business with a global footprint
• Great opportunities for career growth, training and professional development
• Fantastic company benefits including:

Fantastic company benefits

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Highly competitive pension contributions
• Private health insurance
• Bonus