Summary - Our client is an innovative technology business developing next-generation products that combine advanced manufacturing, precision engineering and novel functional materials.
- They are seeking a Senior Print Engineer to lead the development, optimisation and scale-up of specialist printing and manufacturing processes, supporting the transition of cutting-edge technologies from R&D into commercial production.
Our Client Our client is a rapidly growing technology organisation operating at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and product development. Working across multidisciplinary engineering and scientific teams, they are developing highly innovative products that require precise, scalable and robust manufacturing processes. The business offers a collaborative environment where engineering excellence, innovation and continuous improvement are central to success.
The Role This is a hands-on senior engineering position focused on developing and optimising advanced printing and manufacturing processes used in the production of high-performance products. Working closely with research, development and manufacturing teams, the successful candidate will take ownership of process development activities, ensuring new technologies can be reliably transferred from laboratory environments into scalable, commercial manufacturing operations.
The role combines process engineering, manufacturing optimisation, quality improvement and technical leadership, providing the opportunity to have a significant impact on product performance, manufacturing capability and operational growth.
Main Duties The Senior Print Engineer will take responsibility for process development and manufacturing excellence activities, including:
- Leading the development, characterisation and continuous improvement of advanced printing and manufacturing processes.
- Optimising material, substrate and process interactions to improve product quality, consistency and manufacturability.
- Defining and refining critical process parameters, equipment settings and production controls to deliver robust manufacturing performance.
- Establishing quality control methodologies, analysing manufacturing data and leading root-cause investigations to resolve process and product issues.
- Supporting technology transfer activities, including process scale-up, validation, documentation and implementation into production environments.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering, scientific and operational teams to improve yield, efficiency, throughput and manufacturing repeatability.
The Successful Candidate This opportunity will suit an experienced manufacturing or process engineer with a passion for developing advanced technologies and improving manufacturing performance. The successful candidate is likely to bring:
- A degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Physics or another relevant technical discipline.
- At least 5 years' experience within advanced manufacturing, process engineering, industrial printing, converting technologies, electronics, diagnostics, materials development or a related sector.
- Strong knowledge of process optimisation, materials behaviour, quality improvement methodologies and manufacturing scale-up activities.
- Experience working with production equipment, process troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement programmes.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and take technical ownership of complex projects.
What's on Offer? A competitive salary and benefits package alongside the opportunity to join an innovative technology business at a pivotal stage of growth and development. The successful candidate will play a key role in bringing new technologies into commercial manufacture, working within a highly collaborative team environment that offers significant technical ownership, career development and the chance to make a tangible impact on the future direction of the business.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected and able to perform at their best. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
