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Principal Chemical Engineer

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Reading

On-site

GBP 62,000 - 85,000

Full time

19 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Chemical Engineer to join their Engineering team. This role involves leading the design and development of chemical processes, particularly in the explosives sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical engineering, with experience in oil and gas or food manufacturing. You will apply capability analysis techniques to enhance manufacturing processes and contribute to innovative engineering solutions. This is a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic team that values flexibility and encourages a work-life balance, making it an exciting prospect for professionals looking to make a significant impact in their field.

Benefits

Free onsite parking
Flexible working requests
9-day working fortnight

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in chemical engineering, particularly in explosives production.
  • Strong background in capability analysis and process design.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of chemical processes for explosives production.
  • Deliver engineering solutions within the Explosives Technology Centre.

Skills

Chemical Engineering
Capability Analysis Techniques
Data Analysis
Process Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Role title:

Principal Chemical Engineer

Location:

RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with

free onsite parking.

Package: £62,020 - £85,000

(depending on your suitability, qualifications & level of experience)

Closing date: 15th April 2025

Working pattern:

AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider

flexible working requests

so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting for an experienced

Principal Chemical Engineer

to provide chemical production expertise and lead the design and development of chemical processes as part of the Engineering team.

This role encourages applicants with experience from the Oil & Gas, Food Manufacturing or different production environments who can bring their experience to explosives.

This role is ideally suited to someone that could lead the application of capability analysis techniques and evidence-based data to establish and communicate the current manufacturing capability for all explosives production and processing.

Working within the Explosives Technology Centre, this role will strategically deliver engineering solutions that...

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