Process and Industrialization Engineer (F/M/X)

Solvay; La Rochelle; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Solvay Cares program

Hybrid/Flexible arrangements

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Solvay in La Rochelle, France, is seeking a Process & Industrialization Engineer to join the APP team. You will contribute to industrial feasibility validation, transfer of new products from R&I to production, and design of new manufacturing lines.

The role requires collaboration with R&I, business teams, central engineering and procurement, and involves qualifying products through industrial trials and optimizing production tools.

Qualifications

• Chemical engineering knowledge required.
• Experience with data analysis and digital tools preferred.
• Strong understanding of industrialization processes and tooling.

Responsabilités

• Industrial feasibility validation: assess transfers of new R&I products to production.
• Industrial expertise support: provide production know-how to R&I and participate in risk analyses.
• Product qualification: validate performance from industrial trials and prepare qualification dossiers.
• Technical specification alignment: validate specs with business and propose industrialization actions.
• Process & tool optimization: contribute to production tooling and new process design.

Connaissances

Chemical engineering knowledge

Data analysis & digital tools

Industrialization process mastery

Formation

Process/Chemical engineering degree

Description du poste

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About The Role

Our Assistance Technique, Procédés & Projets (APP) team, composed of 8 people, is integrated into the site management department and focuses on continuous process optimization, design and qualification of new manufacturing lines, in collaboration with R&I, business teams, central engineering and procurement. As an Process & Industrialization Engineer, you will work on industrial feasibility validation, product and process qualification, and production tool optimization to support the deployment of new strategic product ranges. You will get the opportunity to contribute to the development of new manufacturing processes and have a positive impact on the site’s industrial performance. You will be accountable for:

• Industrial feasibility validation : Assessing the transfer of new R&I‑developed products to industrial scale and designing new manufacturing lines.
• Industrial expertise support : Providing production expertise to R&I teams and contributing to industrialization risk analyses.
• Product qualification : Validating product performance from industrial trials and preparing qualification dossiers.
• Technical specification alignment : Validating technical product specifications with business teams and proposing action plans for industrialization.
• Process & tool optimization : Contributing to production tool optimization and the design of new manufacturing processes.

We offer a permanent onsite contract.

About You

Relevant education degree or equivalent in process engineering or chemical engineering. Relevant work experience (3–5 years) in industrialization, process engineering, or a similar role.

Competencies

• Chemical engineering knowledge
• Data analysis & digital tools
• Industrialization process mastery

Behaviors

• Safety mindset & active listening
• Autonomy & teamwork
• Analytical thinking, rigor & field orientation

About The Pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is:

€49,920 – €62,400 per year in France

Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Benefits

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and a package including healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well‑being: work‑life balance promotion, flexible part‑time or hybrid arrangements (depending on job type), employee assistance program with physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: internal talent prioritization, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG), and free language courses.

About Us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well‑being, creating eco‑friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.

We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.