Process and Innovation Engineer

Lead Process Engineer RandD and Advanced Manufacturing Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Are you passionate about advanced manufacturing and driving innovation in materials engineering? We re looking for a Lead Process Engineer to lead the development and optimisation of cutting-edge processing techniques that improve product quality, yield, and efficiency in high-performance materials. This is a hands-on leadership role where you ll combine deep technical expertise with strategic project management, working at the intersection of thermal processing, automation, and materials innovation. What You ll Do Innovate and Optimise: Develop and refine high-temperature processes to improve efficiency, purity, and reliability. Lead Projects: Manage RandD and scale-up programs from concept to production, using Six Sigma, Stage-Gate, or Agile methods. Solve Problems: Provide rapid, practical solutions to live production challenges. Advance Technology: Introduce automation, real-time monitoring, and AI/ML for predictive process control. Ensure Quality: Drive compliance with industry standards and customer requirements through robust validation and testing. Collaborate and Influence: Work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, procurement, and commercial teams, while partnering with external research and technology providers. Champion Safety and Knowledge: Promote safety in high-voltage, gas, and thermal environments while documenting and sharing best practices. How ..... full job details .....