Senior Process Engineer

DS Smith Packaging Limited is seeking a Senior Digital Process Engineer for a remote role focused on digital transformation in the paper manufacturing industry. The position involves optimizing processes, leveraging AI, and enhancing operational efficiency. The engineer will travel 80% of the time across Europe to support site teams and implement digital initiatives. Key qualifications include experience in process engineering, project management, and familiarity with data analytics and AI tools.
Senior Digital Process Engineer Remote based role Join us as a Senior Digital Process Engineer and shape the future of digital transformation in the paper manufacturing industry. In this pivotal role, you'll lead initiatives to increase efficiency, optimize processes, and embed advanced digital tools - including AI - into our operations. You'll play a key part in commissioning and launching new projects, ensuring seamless implementation and successful start-up. Acting as the link between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT), you'll harness real-time data to drive smarter decision-making and foster a culture of continuous improvement. While this is a remote based role you will be required to travel at least 80% of your time across Europe , you'll partner closely with our sites, sharing expertise, supporting teams on the ground, and delivering impactful change that enhances performance across our network. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives at the intersection of technology, data, and manufacturing. Implementing and managing the process engineering deployed digital tools to ensure smooth data integration across facilities and align OT with IT. Using AI tools to assess data patterns and improve maintenance practices, resulting in greater operational reliability. Working with various teams to identify and resolve process issues, using data insights to create practical solutions. Creating and leading training programs for staff on digital tools and data analytics. Setting up performance metrics to measure the success of initiatives and sharing results with leadership. Managing projects aimed at ongoing improvements that follow sound industry practices and make use of technological advances. Actively support sites on deployment of different process engineering digital initiatives by helping them as required. Strong background in process engineering, ideally within the paper manufacturing industry (or similar complex manufacturing environments) Proven track record of delivering digital improvement initiatives, such as process optimization, automation, or data-driven decision-making Familiarity with AI tools, data analytics, and digital platforms to improve efficiency and performance Demonstrated ability to collect, interpret, and apply real-time data to drive operational improvements Strong project management skills, with experience leading commissioning, implementation, or start-up of new technologies Flexibility to travel across Europe (at least 8 0% of the time) to support site teams, projects, and digital rollouts Previous experience in multi-site project delivery within a European or global business environment Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights Competitive salary ~ Qualifying Sick Pay scheme ~ Pension scheme & Life insurance ~ Share Save scheme ~ 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays ~ Employee Assistance Programme ~ Virtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccine ~ Cycle to Work and shopping discounts We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation,manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.

Salary: GBP 60000 - 75000 per year

Experience: 5 years required