Lead Process Engineer

Work Lyf Group Limited; Golborne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Senior Lead Process Engineer to support global clients in food and beverage and home care sectors. This role demands strong leadership in project management, design execution, and client interfacing, along with a required background in relevant engineering disciplines. Candidates must be prepared for overseas travel and hybrid working after probation.

Benefits

Company car and fuel allowance after probation

Hybrid working after probation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in leading/managing process/equipment bids.
• Capable of independently producing designs and calculating process capacities.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment for food/beverage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for designs, proposals, and project execution.
• Project manage small projects and support/mentor less experienced engineers.
• Manage client-facing presentations and design-cost justification.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Negotiation

Education

Food/Dairy, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering qualifications

Job description

We at Work Lyf group are recruiting a Senior Lead Process Engineer for our global client based in Warrington. Salary negotiable

Experience required in the Hygienic Liquid / Food or Beverage Process Engineering field (FMCG)

Working for a leading engineering and equipment company, the Senior Lead Process Engineer (Pre-Sales & Execution) will report to the Head of Project Execution for Non-Alcoholic Beverages (NAB) and Home/Personal Care (HPC) and will be responsible for the production of designs, technical and commercial proposals and project execution (detailed designs through commissioning). He/She will also project manage small projects and – upon request – support and mentor less experienced engineers.

Requirements for the role:

Food/Dairy, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering qualifications

Minimum 5 years’ experience in:

Leading/Managing Process/Equipment Bids & Proposals

Client facing presentations / design-cost justification

Engineering and equipment supply for hygienic processes – food, dairy, beverage, pharma or home and personal care

Capable of:

Independently produce designs (P&IDs, mass/energy balances) from ‘blank canvas’

Independently and accurately calculate process capacities, equipment and piping sizes

Independently assess risks and assure compliance to QSHE rules

Manage small projects (scope, changes, cost, time & quality)

Manage small number of engineers and contractors

Support and mentor less experienced engineers

Have in depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, formulations ingredients (liquids & solids), technology and equipment suppliers for food/dairy/beverage or home and personal care

Excellent communication, presentation and negotiating skills Travelling

Travelling:

This position will require worldwide travelling, company car and fuel allowance provided after probation period

Working hours:

Hybrid working after probation period