Chemical Process Engineer

My client, a manufacturing business in Burnley is looking to recruit an experienced Chemical Process Engineer to effectively and efficiently provide advice guidance and direction on all Chemical support, projects and programs, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within appropriate Safety, Quality, Cost, Time line(Delivery) and always supportive of other personnel. Review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding all related projects. Deputise for other team members within a defined job activity. Support the site management team in the effective implementation of companies MRB process – safety, quality, cost and time line (delivery) and always supportive of other personnel.

• Develop and implement process control improvements, improving process capability whilst assisting with the development and implementation of plant operations.
• Maintain tight and fault free process control and engineering development and direct personnel that undertake the various role improvement activities.
• Contribute to the success of the business by promoting an atmosphere of trust, fairness, cooperation, and team work
• Develop critical variables and the metrics to track improvements
• Recommend activities to product usage, improve grade and improve quality performance
• Prepare monthly updates and other timely reports to reflect operating improvements
• Provide technical support and analysis of critical problems with a view to generating preventative/corrective action strategies to improve performance
• Oversee the Co-ordination and execution of product trials and project development
• Manage and successfully launch approved processes into the factory, ensuring they are technically sound and have a thorough documented quality record
• Assume responsibility for process delivery from product approval to launch, ensuring adherence to all technical, safety and quality standards
• Effectively manage the analysis and successful approval of associated process/practices
• Maintain professional/personal development to meet changing demands of the role, participating in appropriate training (VITAL) and development activities and supporting colleagues in their development where appropriate
• Provide guidance to direct reports to ensure project work is focussed and schedules and costs are maintained
• Manage the factory trial functions from planning through to carrying out the trials on approved products and ensuring ‘critical’ pathway is progressive for an on time and right first time product delivery
• Assume responsibility for communication with external parties of suppliers and customers. Developing relationships and ensuring technical expertise is enshrined in all aspects of the process
• Effectively utilise your knowledge of commonly used practices and procedures to enhance the customer satisfaction
• Deputise for other colleagues in their absence, paying particular attention to Company KPI’s and business practices with reference to our agreed RACI framework
• Participate in clear and concise communication between all team members
• Support all teams by sharing your technical expertise, with the aim of gaining a competitive advantage for the business
• Ensure all related business working practices and communication framework is adhered to, paying particular attention to Safety, Quality, Cost, Deliver and People whilst also working within any defined standards (legal, Company, Customer).
• Ensure compliance with our NADCAP AS9100 and ISO accreditation through promotion of sustainability across the teams

Person Specification

1. Qualifications in Industrial Chemistry
2. Ability to demonstrate the strength confidence agility and determination in assuming control of all Technical related projects from the outset
3. Ability to think laterally and quickly, ensuring the process is managed and delivered on time with the right first time approach
4. Possess demonstrable organisation and time management skills
5. Display a positive mental attitude, always can do.
6. Ability to work in a team or on own
7. Ability to communicate effectively to all audiences
8. Dexterous and agile,
9. Accuracy and strong attention to detail
10. High level of Chemical Engineering knowledge and specifications

If you are interested in applying for this role please forward your CV to Colette at Neville Gee.

Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable
Colette Ward-Thomas