Be the technical lead for twin-scre w extrusion operations Join a growing specialty materials manufacturer About Our Client Our client is a well-established, innovation-driven manufacturer known for developing high-performance engineered materials for a diverse customer base. They offer a collaborative environment where engineering expertise is valued and continuous investment in technology and process improvement supports long-term growth Job Description

• Serve as the technical expert for twin-scre extrusion and compounding operations.
• Optimise scre designs, barrel configurations, feeder performance, throughput, and process efficiency.
• Lead troubleshooting of quality, equipment, process, and material-related challenges.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Development teams to implement process improvements.
• Support equipment start-up, commissioning, validation, and qualification activities.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, scrap reduction, OEE, and capacity improvement initiatives.
• Lead scale-up projects from laboratory formulation through commercial production.
• Oversee trials, customer sampling, product launches, and manufacturing standards development.
• Manage capital projects, coordinate vendors, and lead cross-functional teams.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and aligned with business objectives MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Plastics, Materials, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience supporting twin-scre extrusion and plastics compounding operations.
• Expertise in polymer processing, extrusion technology, and process optimisation.
• Experience leading technical projects and collaborating across multiple departments.
• Knowledge of engineered thermoplastics, masterbatch, TPE, TPV, or specialty compounds preferred.
• Experience with Coperion, Leistritz, Entek, KraussMaffei Berstorff, or similar extrusion equipment is highly desirable.
• Lean Six Sigma and ISO quality system experience preferred What's on Offer
• Opportunity to own and lead twin-scre extrusion technology within the organisation.
• High visibility role with direct impact on manufacturing performance and growth.
• Blend of hands-on engineering, project management, and new product development.
• Exposure to advanced polymer formulations and specialty material technologies.
• Collaborative culture with strong investment in continuous improvement and operational excellence.