Process Engineer (KTP Associate

Based on site at Ames Goldsmith in Kirkby, this Process Engineer (KTP Associate) post is part of the Engineering team reporting directly to the UK Operations Manager and is a 30-month fixed-term contract. This role will lead a manufacturing improvement programme at Ames Goldsmith UK Ltd, focused on improving cost, capacity and overall performance through better use of production and business data.

Working as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Liverpool John Moores University, the Associate will use their engineering and computational knowledge, alongside developing skills in data analysis and digital tools, to deliver practical improvements and help build long-term capability within the business.

The role will also involve some collaboration with Ames Goldsmith's sister company, Ceimig Limited, particularly where there are opportunities to share learning or apply improvements across both UK sites.

Key responsibilities include

• Use production, quality and business data to spot where things can run better, cheaper, or more efficiently.
• Lead the move away from paper-based across all business processes towards simpler, more reliable digital ways of working (e.g. SOPs, data capture, reporting). Take ownership of a defined programme of work, delivering staged improvements from data capture through to analysis, optimisation, and implementation.
• Build practical tools (such as dashboards or reports) that help operators and managers make better decisions.
• Plan and deliver improvement projects focused on reducing costs, increasing capacity, and making processes more efficient.
• Help shape forward plans for maintenance, improvement work, and future engineering priorities.
• Make sure improvements are properly embedded into day-to-day operations so they continue to deliver value over time.
• We are looking for graduates in engineering, computer science, data science or related technical disciplines who want to build experience in data-led manufacturing and progress towards a technical or operational leadership role.
• Other requirements include: Experience in applying technical knowledge and skill to solve problems of a commercial nature.
• Evidence of independently managing development projects in either an academic or industrial environment.
• Ability to work with data (e.g. analysing datasets, using Excel or similar tools) and draw practical conclusions.
• Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work individually and as a member of a team.
• The successful candidate will also be required to travel to and from the primary place of business for standard working hours and have the ability to travel independently for business purposes.