Chemical Process Engineer

Process Chemical Engineer / Process Technology Lead

Shropshire

£45,000 - £48,000 + 10% Bonus + £2,000 Benefits Allowance + 8% Matched Pension + Private Medical Insurance

Become the Technical Expert Behind a World-Class Manufacturing Operation

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Process Chemical Engineer to join one of the world's leading FMCG manufacturers at its flagship site in Shropshire.

Following a significant multi-million-pound investment in new mixing, chemical processing, and manufacturing technology, we are looking for a technically strong engineer to become the site's Process Technology Lead and Subject Matter Expert for process optimisation and manufacturing performance.

This is a highly visible role where you'll influence how a major manufacturing operation performs, driving improvements in efficiency, quality, yield, reliability, and operational excellence across multiple production lines producing millions of units every week.

Key Responsibilities - Process Chemical Engineer / Process Technology Lead

• Act as the technical authority for manufacturing process performance and optimisation
• Drive improvements in:
• Process Capability & Yield
• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Waste Reduction
• Process Reliability
• Manufacturing Standards
• Technical Capability Development
• Clean-In-Place (CIP) Performance
• Identify and deliver solutions to improve throughput, product quality, energy efficiency, and plant performance
• Reduce product giveaway, downtime, and process variation
• Coach and develop production teams in manufacturing best practices
• Improve plant availability and manufacturing capacity
• Support new product introductions and process validation activities
• Lead CIP optimisation projects, reducing water and chemical consumption while improving cleaning effectiveness
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Continuous Improvement teams

Experience/Qualifications - Process Chemical Engineer / Process Technology Lead

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar, or equivalent industry experience
• Experience within a manufacturing or process industry environment
• Strong knowledge of process optimisation and manufacturing performance improvement
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience improving process capability, yield, efficiency, or reliability
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and Quality functions

Desirable Experience:

• Food & Beverage or FMCG manufacturing
• Blending, mixing, or thermal processes
• Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems
• Continuous Improvement methodologies

Benefits - Process Chemical Engineer / Process Technology Lead

• Opportunity to lead a recently upgraded, multi-million-pound process area
• High-profile technical leadership position
• Clear progression into senior technical, manufacturing, or operational leadership roles
• World-class FMCG manufacturing environment
• 10% Annual Bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• 8% Matched Pension
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities

For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on 01453 796617, or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

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Ideal background / Previous roles may include : Process Engineer | Chemical Engineer | Manufacturing Engineer | Process Technologist | Senior Process Engineer | Process Improvement Engineer | Continuous Improvement Engineer | Production Engineer | Process Development Engineer | Process Performance Engineer | Manufacturing Technology Engineer | Operations Excellence Engineer | Plant Process Engineer | Process Specialist | Technical Process Engineer | Process Technology Manager | Manufacturing Systems Engineer | Utilities & Process Engineer