Hands-On Pilot-Scale Manufacturing Engineer

Promethean Particles; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Annual performance-based bonus

Flexible approach to working

Company pension plan

Private medical insurance

Potential for stock options

Group life insurance

Job summary

Promethean is a fast-growing scale-up focused on decarbonisation and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to transform carbon capture and energy use. We seek an early-career Chemical Manufacturing Engineer who thrives with real manufacturing challenges and hands-on problem solving in a site-based role.

This role is centred on pilot-scale facilities, transitioning R&D into scalable operations, and building capability across equipment, processes, and safety.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemical engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years in industrial manufacturing or operational environments.
• Experience with process safety, risk assessments, and hands-on equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate and improve pilot-scale manufacturing processes.
• Support transition from R&D to scalable operations.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and optimization of equipment.
• Investigate issues and contribute to practical solutions.

Skills

Hands-on

Process safety

Pilot plant

Troubleshooting

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

Pilot-scale equipment

P&ID familiarity

Safety systems

Job description

Promethean is a fast-growing scale-up focused on decarbonisation and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to transform carbon capture and energy use. We seek an early-career Chemical Manufacturing Engineer who thrives with real manufacturing challenges and hands-on problem solving in a site-based role.

This role is centred on pilot-scale facilities, transitioning R&D into scalable operations, and building capability across equipment, processes, and safety.