Process Improvement Engineer

Nippon Gases UK & Ireland; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work policy

29 days off per year

Home office option

Diversity & inclusion

Descripción de la vacante

Nippon Gases Madrid European Headquarters seeks a Process Improvement Engineer to accelerate deployment of engineering and operational excellence initiatives across Europe. You will identify high-value projects, develop replication roadmaps and work with plant managers to deploy proven solutions, aiming for sustainable savings.

The role requires leading improvement programs in production, maintenance, energy efficiency and process optimization, with strong analytical and stakeholder management

Formación

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or similar.
• 8+ years of experience in industrial operations, engineering, continuous improvement or plant management.
• Experience leading engineering improvement projects with measurable savings.

Responsabilidades

• Identify high-value engineering and operational initiatives for replication across Europe.
• Develop replication roadmaps for ASUs, PAG plants, production sites and logistics operations.
• Collaborate with plant managers, operations and maintenance teams to deploy proven solutions.
• Evaluate technical feasibility and scalability before European deployment.
• Standardize best practices and technical methodologies across sites.
• Track project execution, savings delivery and performance.

Conocimientos

Production processes

Maintenance and reliability

Industrial gases operations

Process optimization

Analytical mindset

Digital solutions

Stakeholder management

Cross-site collaboration

Educación

Degree in Chemical Engineering / Industrial / Mechanical / Process Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Process Improvement Engineer

Job description

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation (NSHD) is one of theleading companies in the industrial and medical gases business. We have a diversified involvement in broadindustries such as healthcare, food, manufacturing, metallurgy, chemicalproducts, electronics and energy.

The Process Improvement Engineer will be based in Madrid, EuropeanHeadquarters, and will be part of the Competitive Edge Europe Department, directly reporting to the Competitive EdgeDirector.

The Process Improvement Engineer willaccelerate the deployment of proven engineering and operational excellenceinitiatives across Nippon Sanso Europe. The role focuses on identifyingsuccessful projects implemented in ASUs, PAG plants, cylinder operations,filling stations, logistics, maintenance, energy efficiency, reliability, andproduction processes, and ensuring their effective replication across multiplesites and regions.

As part of the Competitive Edge team, this positionwill act as the bridge between European Value Stream Owners, Operations teams,Engineering, and regional leadership to maximize productivity improvements anddeliver sustainable savings.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Identifyhigh-value engineering and operational initiatives suitable forreplication across Europe.
• Developreplication roadmaps for ASUs, PAG plants, production sites, logisticsoperations, and technical services.
• Workdirectly with plant managers, operations teams, maintenance managers, andengineering departments to deploy proven solutions.
• Supportthe implementation of:

1. Energyoptimization projects
2. Reliabilityimprovement initiatives
3. Predictiveand preventive maintenance programs
4. Processoptimization projects
5. Capacityand yield improvements
6. Assetperformance enhancement initiatives
7. Technicalcost reduction programs

• Evaluatetechnical feasibility and scalability of projects before Europeandeployment.
• Standardizebest practices, technical methodologies, and implementation approaches.
• Trackproject execution, savings delivery, and operational performance.
• Facilitatecross-regional knowledge transfer and technical workshops.
• SupportEuropean Value Stream Owners in achieving the company's replicationobjectives.

Job requirements

Background:

• Degreein Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,Process Engineering, or similar.
• Aprox.8 years of experience in industrial operations, engineering, continuousimprovement, or plant management.
• Experienceleading engineering improvement projects with measurable savings.

Required Skills:

• Productionprocesses
• Maintenanceand reliability systems
• Industrialgases operations
• Processoptimization
• Stronganalytical and data-driven mindset.
• Abilityto translate business needs into scalable digital solutions.
• Strongstakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Abilityto work across multiple sites and cultures.

Preferred Skills:

• Experiencein industrial gases, chemicals, energy, or manufacturing sectors.
• LeanSix Sigma certification.
• OperationalExcellence or TPM experience.
• Experienceworking in multinational environments.

Others:

Location: Madrid, Spain

Success Metrics

• Replicationrate across European sites.
• Productivitysavings generated.
• Speedof deployment.
• Numberof projects successfully scaled.
• Improvementin operational KPIs.
• PortfolioROI.

Whyjoin Nippon Sanso?

At Nippon Sanso,we’re a reliable partner for key industries, combining globalexpertise with a local touch to make a real difference. Guided by ourcommitment to sustainability, we drive innovation through cutting-edgetechnology and a strong R&D network. Here, you’ll have the autonomy to ownyour career, with the chance to work on projects that impact communities andshape a carbon-neutral future.

Discover a placewhere you’ll play a key role in solutions that power major industries and makea difference in everyday life. At Nippon Sanso, our technologies supportcountless essential processes — often behind the scenes — that keep food fresh,enhance electronic chip production, purify water, and provide criticalrespiratory treatments. With a solid, diversified presence across Europe, we’rea reliable and stable company dedicated to constant innovation and to creatinga healthier, more sustainable future.

Being part of TheGas Professionals will lead you to:

Think beyond the visible to explore and develop new solutions for a sustainabletomorrow.

Move and challenge yourself with the support of a collaborative team andinspiring leaders.

Grow amplify your talentto its fullest potential, reaching as far as you aim.

What we offer:

• Remunerationand Benefits: We offer a range ofbonuses, long-term incentives, competitive salaries, which we review eachyear to remain competitive in the market. In addition, we have a widerange of benefits as a company, you can choose what suits you best:childcare, transport card, pension plan, sports package, health insurance,etc.
• Worklifebalance: We have 29 days offa year! Plus, the 24th and 31st of December.
• Flexibleschedule: you'll have thefreedom to adjust your work hours to accommodate your personal needs andresponsibilities.
• HomeOffice Policy: With our hybrid workplan, you can enjoy working from the comfort of your home.
• Diversityand inclusion: Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected. Aplace where individual talent is recognised and nurtured.
• Sustainability: We enable a carbonneutral world. Nippon Sanso spearheads the efforts to achieving zero CO2emissions by helping industries in transitioning from fossil fuels torenewable energy sources.
• Safetyfirst: We create a safeenvironment where our employees can thrive. In the past two decades, wehave been honored 17 times as the safest company in Europe by theIndustrial Gases Association (EIGA).

About Us

Nippon Gases is one of the leading companies in the industrial and medical gases business in Europe. We service more than 150,000 customers and have a diversified involvement inbroad industries such as healthcare, food, manufacturing, metallurgy, chemical products, electronics and energy. We aim to create social value through innovative gas solutions that increase industrial productivity, enhance human well-being and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Making life better through gas technology.

What can you expect from us?

We are an industrial company in which safety and integrity come first, as it could not be otherwise. We bet on the talent of each of our employees, creating opportunities for development and learning, as well as offering an environment of personal conciliation. Our employees are the key to achieve high customer satisfaction and be, day by day, your choice. We have a high commitment to society and respect for the environment. These values make us a great company with solid and continuous financial results.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Nippon Gases is a company committed to equality and promotes an inclusive work environment free of any type of discrimination and harassment. We believe that the diversity of talent strengthens and increases our success. We have equality policies that guarantee employability and increase opportunities for all candidates.