Process Development Engineer
Process Development Engineer
Employee type
Contract
Salary
Competitive
Category
Engineering
Job Description
Process Development Engineer
Location: North West
Contract: 12 Months (Inside IR35)
Job Type: Full Time, Shift Rotation Including Nights
We are seeking a driven and skilled Process Development Engineer to join our dynamic operations team at a Top Tier COMAH chemical manufacturing facility. In this role, you will bridge the gap between laboratory research and full-scale plant production.
You will lead process scale-ups, optimise existing chemical unit operations, and drive continuous improvement projects focusing on safety, yield, energy efficiency and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
* Process Scale up: Design, test and transition new chemical processes from bench-scale and pilot plant to full manufacturing scale.
* Optimisation & Troubleshooting: Analyse plant performance data, identify root causes of process variation and resolve technical bottlenecks.
* Safety & Compliance: Ensure all new and existing processes strictly comply with UK health, safety and environmental regulations (E.G COMAH, DSEAR, ISO standards).
* Project Management: Deliver engineering projects on time and within budget, managing cross functional teams from concept to commissioning.
Key Requirements
* Education: Bachelor's or master’s degree in chemical engineering or a closely related discipline.
* Experience: Hands on experience in a chemical, petrochemical or highly regulated manufacturing environment