Chemical Engineer (Process Manufacturing)
£50,000-£60,000 + Bonus + 33 days Holidays + Training
Caerphilly
Are you a Chemical Engineer with a background in process or continuous improvement, looking to move into a newly created position where you can take full ownership of process scale-up, optimisation, and engineering projects?
On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established, global company specialising in advanced separation and purification solutions. The company supports innovation in drug discovery, development, and chemical manufacturing, and has a proven track record of delivering high-profile projects, including supporting the Olympics and providing solutions for the police.
In this role, you will take ownership of process scale-up, optimisation, and continuous improvement projects. On a day-to-day basis, you’ll support production processes, troubleshoot equipment or process issues, design and optimise processes, and help implement new or modified equipment. You will also contribute to process safety activities, maintain process documentation, and support small capital projects making a real impact on site efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
This role would suit a Chemical Engineer with a background in process or continuous improvement, looking to take ownership of process scale-up, optimisation, and engineering projects. You’ll support production, troubleshoot issues, design and optimise processes, and help implement new equipment, making a real impact on efficiency and site performance.
The Role:
*Take ownership of process scale-up, optimisation, and engineering projects to improve production performance.
*Support day-to-day operations by troubleshooting equipment and process issues and implementing practical solutions.
*Design, optimise, and implement processes and equipment, including operator training and documentation updates.
*Contribute to process safety, continuous improvement initiatives, and small capital projects across the manufacturing site.
The Person:
*Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
*Understanding of chemical process systems such as reactors, mixing, filtration, and batch distillation.
*Knowledge of process safety techniques (HAZOP, FMEA, ATEX, DSEAR) and engineering documentation (P&IDs, drawings).
*Commutable to Caerphilly
Reference: BBBH24445A
Keywords: Chemical Engineer, Engineering, Chemical Manufacturing, Production Engineer, Equipment Design, Process Improvement Engineer, P&IDs, Caerphilly, Llantrisant, Blackwood, Cardiff.
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