Senior Process Technologist

Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary and benefits

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Process Technologist to oversee product innovations and ensure seamless production transfer. This strategic role requires expertise in Process Engineering, a background in FMCG, and strong project management skills. The ideal candidate thrives in cross-functional teams to enhance process efficiencies and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Background in Process, Manufacturing or Production Engineering required.
• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing in a regulated environment is necessary.
• Understand automation and manufacturing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Execute new product and process innovations on site.
• Optimise manufacturing process parameters for quality.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardisation.

Skills

Process Engineering

Manufacturing Technologies

Process Optimisation

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Process, Manufacturing or Production Engineering

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing

Head of Highland Division | Engineering & Manufacturing | Nine Twenty Recruitment

Senior Process Technologist – Innovation & Process Engineering

Edinburgh

Excellent Salary & benefits

Are you ready to be the link between product innovation and world class manufacturing?

We are working with a leading manufacturing business undergoing significant investment and innovation. As part of their continued transformation, they are looking to appoint a Senior Process Technologist – this is very much a Process Engineering bias role and a key role in ensuring that product development is seamlessly and efficiently transferred to factory production.

This is a strategic and hands on role suited to someone who thrives in cross functional teams, understands process parameters, and can translate new ideas into shop floor solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own the execution of new product and process innovations on site
• Optimise and validate manufacturing process parameters to ensure product quality and efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement and standardisation of processes and technologies
• Act as the bridge between Factory Operations, Engineering, and R&D/Product Development
• Support the delivery of capital projects and pilot trials
• Influence change and lead technical improvements on the production line

What We’re Looking For

• A background in Process, Manufacturing or Production Engineering
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or a similar high-volume, regulated environment
• A strong understanding of automation, manufacturing technologies, and process optimisation
• A proactive problem-solver who can coach, influence, and implement change across teams
• Excellent communication and project management skills

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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