Job Description
Process Development Engineer – R&D, Automotive Glass Manufacturing\nLocation: Lancashire\nSalary: £33,000 – £42,000 per annum + Benefits\nContract Type: Permanent, Full-Time\nA 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.\nKey Responsibilities\n * \n Support the development of industrial glass manufacturing processes for the global automotive market.\n * \n Apply data analysis and digitalisation techniques to identify process trends and quality improvement opportunities.\n * \n Conduct practically led development activities, using innovative thinking to improve environmental performance, quality, and efficiency.\n * \n Gain knowledge of automotive glass specifications and contribute to technical support functions.\n * \n Work within the R&D stage-gate project system, collaborating with global R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams.\n * \n Develop capability to lead R&D projects in shaping technology.\n * \n Travel globally as required for process development and support.\nCandidate Requirements\nPersonal Attributes:\n * \n Strong focus on Health and Safety.\n * \n Practical, hands-on problem-solver, results-driven.\n * \n Proactive interest in technology and innovation.\n * \n Customer-focused with strong communication skills.\n * \n Willingness to travel globally for extended periods.\nTechnical Background:\n * \n Degree in Mechanical/Materials Engineering or a Physical Science.\n * \n Experience in a manufacturing environment, with knowledge of process control strategies.\n * \n Proven background in Process or Product Development, or Quality Control.\n * \n Strong analytical skills and experience analysing large datasets.\n * \n Familiarity with digital tools and digitalisation in R&D contexts.\n * \n Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.\n * \n European language skills (advantageous, not essential).\nBenefits\n * \n 25 days holiday plus bank holidays\n * \n Defined contribution pension scheme\n * \n Holiday salary exchange scheme\n * \n Professional development and training\n * \n Global project opportunities\n * \n On-site parking with EV charging\n * \n On-site canteen and fitness events\nThis 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.\nIf you meet the criteria and are interested in this opportunity, please apply today