Process Development Engineer – R&D, Automotive Glass Manufacturing
Location: Lancashire
Salary: £33,000 – £42,000 per annum + Benefits
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
A leading global glass manufacturing group is seeking a Process Development Engineer to join its Shaping Technology team within the Glazing Technology Group, part of the company’s Global R&D function. Based at the European Technical Centre in Lancashire, this role involves supporting process innovation for automotive glass production across global operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the development of industrial glass manufacturing processes for the global automotive market.
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Apply data analysis and digitalisation techniques to identify process trends and quality improvement opportunities.
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Conduct practically led development activities, using innovative thinking to improve environmental performance, quality, and efficiency.
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Gain knowledge of automotive glass specifications and contribute to technical support functions.
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Work within the R&D stage-gate project system, collaborating with global R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams.
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Develop capability to lead R&D projects in shaping technology.
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Travel globally as required for process development and support.
Candidate Requirements
Personal Attributes:
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Strong focus on Health and Safety.
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Practical, hands-on problem-solver, results-driven.
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Proactive interest in technology and innovation.
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Customer-focused with strong communication skills.
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Willingness to travel globally for extended periods.
Technical Background:
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Degree in Mechanical/Materials Engineering or a Physical Science.
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Experience in a manufacturing environment, with knowledge of process control strategies.
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Proven background in Process or Product Development, or Quality Control.
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Strong analytical skills and experience analysing large datasets.
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Familiarity with digital tools and digitalisation in R&D contexts.
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
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European language skills (advantageous, not essential).
Benefits
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Defined contribution pension scheme
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Holiday salary exchange scheme
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Professional development and training
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Global project opportunities
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On-site parking with EV charging
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On-site canteen and fitness events
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded and enthusiastic engineer to be part of a global innovation team, supporting the next generation of automotive glass technologies.
If you meet the criteria and are interested in this opportunity, please apply today.