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Process Engineer

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Process Engineer

Advanced Technical Fabrics

Global Applicants Welcome, Sponsorship Available

Are you passionate about turning complex technical materials into reliable, high-performance products?

My client, a world-class manufacturer of specialist textiles for defence, aerospace, marine, and protective industries, is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join their innovative team.

This is a rare opportunity to work with cutting-edge materials, optimising processes that ensure the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability.

What You'll Do

Develop, optimise, and standardise manufacturing processes for advanced technical fabrics.
Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams to ensure smooth scale-up from development to full production.
Implement process improvements, automation, and lean manufacturing initiatives to enhance efficiency and product consistency.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical and production challenges, ensuring robust, repeatable results.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of materials, equipment, and methods to maintain the company's competitive edge.What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Process Engineer in technical fabrics, composites, or other high-reliability materials.
Strong knowledge of process design, optimisation, scaling, and validation.
Experience in regulated or high-specification industries (defence, aerospace, marine, protective textiles).
Analytical mindset with the ability to drive process innovation and continuous improvement.
Collaborative approach, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and work effectively with suppliers.Why Join?

Work on high-performance textiles used in critical applications worldwide.
Influence cutting-edge manufacturing processes in a forward-thinking and innovative environment.
Be part of a team that prioritises quality, reliability, and technical excellence.
Global opportunities - candidates worldwide are welcome, and visa sponsorship is available.
Competitive package with career growth and professional development opportunities.If you're a Process Engineer who thrives on technical challenge, innovation, and precision, this is your chance to make a tangible impact in a mission-critical sector.

Apply now to help shape the future of specialist high-reliability textiles.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

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