Chemical Process Engineer — Lean, Safety & Optimization

Amaris Consulting; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International community

Internal Academy training

Team events

Job summary

Amaris Consulting in Grangemouth, United Kingdom, invites you to join an international and dynamic environment where you will fulfil your career expectations in a fast‑growing organization. You will provide technical support to production teams to ensure safe and efficient plant operations and monitor process performance to keep processes within parameters.

You will also troubleshoot issues, support start‑ups/shutdowns, drive process improvements with Lean and Six Sigma, and analyse data to

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical manufacturing or process industries (minimum 3 years).
• Knowledge of unit operations: reaction, distillation, crystallization, filtration, drying, and solvent recovery.
• Experience with production troubleshooting and process optimization.
• Knowledge of process safety principles (PSM, HAZOP, MOC).
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and CAPA methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Academic background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline.
• English fluent. French is a plus.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to production teams to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.
• Monitor process performance and ensure manufacturing processes operate within established parameters.
• Troubleshoot process issues impacting safety, quality, productivity, or equipment performance.
• Support production during plant start‑ups, shutdowns, and operational transitions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase production efficiency and product yield.
• Optimize batch cycle times, equipment utilization, and production throughput.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Analyze production data and identify performance trends.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Excel advanced

Process optimization

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

English fluent

French is a plus

Education

Bachelor or Master in Chemical/Process Eng

Tools

SAP

Job description

Amaris Consulting in Grangemouth, United Kingdom, invites you to join an international and dynamic environment where you will fulfil your career expectations in a fast‑growing organization. You will provide technical support to production teams to ensure safe and efficient plant operations and monitor process performance to keep processes within parameters.

You will also troubleshoot issues, support start‑ups/shutdowns, drive process improvements with Lean and Six Sigma, and analyse data to