Foamalite Ltd is a wholely owned subsidiary of 3 A Composites Display Europe.
It is the leading supplier of sheet materials for the field of visual communication supplying FOAMALITE (rigid foam plastic sheets) and LUMEX (transparent and translucent PET sheets).
The branded products are available from specialised distribution partners in the paper, plastics and metal industry, and are mainly used for direct-to-substrate digital printing, screen printing, photo mounting and applications in signs and displays, graphic arts, POS/ PPP advertising and exhibitions.
Start with us as: Process Engineer Location: Loch Gowna | Entry date: 03/02/2026 Key Responsibilities Monitor, analyse, and optimise polymer manufacturing processes to improve yield and quality Develop and implement process improvements, cost-reduction initiatives, and efficiency projects Monitor all aspects of the production process to ensure that full advantage is achieved by the company of all new R&D developments and ensure completed on time and in detail with procedures, processes and equipment.
Perform new colour and raw material testing on an ongoing basis Show results in reports and KPI's.
Keep up to date with international trends/formulations Support the establishment and monitoring of product quality standards and evaluations, implement adjustments or corrective actions to maximise first pass quality and reduce waste levels with all cost reduction initiates.
Research in purchasing of new manufacturing technology.
Provide day-to-day technical support to production teams to resolve process issues and deviations Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions Support scale-up of new products, formulations, and process changes Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and operating parameters Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards Analyse process data using statistical and engineering tools to drive continuous improvement Support commissioning, trials, and validation of new equipment and technologies Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field2+ years of experience in a polymer, plastics, or chemical manufacturing environment (experience level can be adjusted)Strong understanding of polymer processing techniques such as extrusion, injection moulding, compounding, or polymerisation Experience with process control, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma preferred)Familiarity with quality systems (ISO, or similar)Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point.
What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for professional development and career progression Exposure to advanced polymer manufacturing technologies