Junior Process Engineer – Chemistry/Materials, EU Projects

Gem Partnership; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Gem Partnership is helping a multinational manufacturing organisation in the North East of England recruit a Junior Process Engineer to support EU-wide product and process optimization projects and key strategic programs.

The role involves technical evaluations, process engineering support, and coordinating tests for EU specifications, with a focus on improving manufacturing processes and enabling faster launches.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• At least one year of experience in an industrial organisation.
• Advanced IT skills with PowerPoint/Excel/Word for professional reporting.
• Some knowledge of manufacturing processes; NPD/R&D exposure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Technical evaluations within local plants for EU/Group projects.
• Provide process engineering support at local and EU plants.
• Evaluate prototype products and materials from a technical perspective.
• Support EU specification product requirements and product testing coordination.
• Benchmark competitor products and perform technical comparisons.
• Assist in accelerated introduction of new products/processes/materials.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Technical reporting

IT literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Gem Partnership is helping a multinational manufacturing organisation in the North East of England recruit a Junior Process Engineer to support EU-wide product and process optimization projects and key strategic programs.

The role involves technical evaluations, process engineering support, and coordinating tests for EU specifications, with a focus on improving manufacturing processes and enabling faster launches.