Process Engineer

Are you passionate about improving manufacturing processes, solving technical challenges, and driving continuous improvement? Do you enjoy working with data, collaborating across teams, and making a tangible impact on operational performance?

We're looking for a Process Engineer to join our team at EGGER Barony. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting production operations, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping to deliver technical projects within a world-class manufacturing environment.

As a Process Engineer, you'll work closely with colleagues across Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to analyse performance, improve processes, and contribute to the continued success of our operation.

City: Auchinleck (UK)    Contract Type: Full-time     Job-Code: 7169   Department: Other Technical / Production  

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide technical support to the Production Department to optimise operational performance.
• Monitor, analyse, and communicate production process data and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead projects to enhance efficiency, quality, productivity, and reliability.
• Support consistency of operation across all shifts through process standardisation and best practice sharing.
• Participate actively in improvement initiatives across the plant.
• Provide technical input and support for capital investment and development projects.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across departments to develop and improve systems and processes.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of health, safety, environmental performance, and quality.
• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues across the wider EGGER Group, including occasional travel to other EGGER sites.
• Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills through continuous learning and development activities.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Degree or HNC qualification in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or a relevant industrial discipline.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of IT competence, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with technical and operational data.

Desirable

• Experience within a manufacturing or process industry environment.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and process optimisation techniques.
• Understanding of statistical analysis and performance measurement.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP systems.
• Supervisory-level Health & Safety knowledge or experience.
• Experience within wood-based panel manufacturing, paper, chemicals, or similar process industries.

Why Join EGGER?

At EGGER, we combine the strength of an international organisation with the values of a family-owned business. We believe in empowering our people to develop their skills, share ideas, and make a meaningful contribution to our success.

You'll have the opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technology, contribute to significant improvement projects, and develop your career within a global organisation operating across 11 countries.

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive salary and pension scheme with Life Assurance.
• Annual Christmas bonus and Christmas gift.
• 26.5 days annual holiday.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing health checks.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and support programmes.
• Subsidised school holiday kids' clubs.
• On-site restaurant facilities.
• Free weekly fruit provision.
• Secure on-site parking.
• A strong commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and supported to succeed. We encourage applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Successful candidates may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our commitment to maintaining high standards of workplace safety.

Applications close on 11 September 2026

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T +44 1434 613361