Head of Manufacturing (Process) Engineering - Chemring Energetics UK Ltd - Based Stevenston, Nort...

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Job summary

A leading company in energetic materials is seeking a Head of Process Engineering. The position involves leadership in process optimization, compliance, and delivery of KPIs within a high-growth environment. Candidates should possess strong engineering backgrounds and passion for excellence and safety.

Benefits

Generous salary and benefits package

Relocation support for eligible candidates

Qualifications

• Strong background in process and manufacturing engineering.
• Proven excellence in technical and leadership roles.
• Experience ensuring compliance with specifications and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Process Engineering function and management team.
• Provide technical guidance for existing products.
• Deliver strategic plans for Technical Process Engineering functions.

Skills

Leadership

Process Engineering

Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Head of (Manufacturing) Process Engineering

Chemring Energetics UK

Based North Ayrshire, Scotland

Generous salary and benefits package with relocation support for eligible candidates

Chemring Energetics provide products based on energetic materials (explosive, propellant) for defence, security and commercial markets. Our 400-acre upper-tier COMAH site employs approximately 325 highly skilled professionals and is equipped for design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and through-life support of advanced energetic technologies.

Driven by exciting growth, we are seeking a Head of Process Engineering to take on a pivotal role, reporting to the Operations Director.

With a strong background in process and manufacturing engineering and proven excellence in technical and leadership roles, this new position provides the platform to leave your mark on a thriving, high-growth company.

Key contribution overview:

·Leadership of the Process Engineering function and management team ensuring engineering processes are optimised to meet increased product growth

·Leadership and technical guidance for supporting existing products, ensuring compliance with all relevant specifications and standards including risk assessments, HAZOP studies equipment optimisation etc

·Delivery of strategic plans for the Technical Process Engineering functions, ensuring the achievement of KPIs and deliverables aligned with business objectives

As a senior leader with a solid grounding in technical, engineering, and manufacturing, you will bring a passion for safety, quality, and continuous improvement to this role. Regardless of your industry background, your focus on excellence will drive success in the manufacturing and process engineering functions.

To find out more and have a confidential discussion, where a full information pack can be shared, contact Lisa Johnston - [e-mail] - 00 44 (0) 7500 787632