A globally renowned materials manufacturing business is recruiting a Process Engineer to join its R&D team based in Leicester on a permanent basis. As Process Engineer you will play a vital role in designing and developing new technology for the manufacturing site – in line with safety requirements.

Process Engineer responsibilities

• Design and development of existing & introduction of new technology to the factory in line with safety requirements
• Identification and implementation of process improvements to reduce manufacturing costs and improve product quality
• Innovation and technology development (including transfer between sites) to ensure best / consistent practices are used throughout the organisation
• Delivery of projects within budget, scope and safety requirements
• Design, development and industrialisation of new and existing manufacturing technologies from various stages of the TRL scale
• Identification and implementation of process improvements to reduce manufacturing costs, improve product quality and safety
• NPD introduction to the factory and optimisation of the process
• Promote a safety-first culture based on human relations and develop individuals through effective coaching

Process Engineer requirements

• Degree level qualification in Chemical Engineering or closely related.
• Strong 3-D CAD (SolidWorks), 2-D (AutoCAD) experience.
• Proven Process Engineering/Manufacturing experience.
• Computer literacy. Proficient in the use of statistical software and Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or equivalent.
• Strong communication & reporting skills to all organisational levels
• Experience delivering engineering projects
• Experience of data driven problem solving
• Process risk and hazard assessment tools (e.g. PFMEA, FMEA, HAZOP)
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen etc)

£Comp + Excellent company benefits