Process Chemical Engineer

Omega Resource Group

Shrewsbury

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 48,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

Private Medical Insurance

8% Matched Pension

Benefits Allowance £2,000

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is seeking a Process Chemical Engineer / Process Technology Lead in Shropshire. The role focuses on becoming the technical expert for process performance, leading optimisation across multiple production lines, and delivering improvements in quality, yield and efficiency.

The position offers substantial visibility within a world-class FMCG site, with a multi-million investment backing and a strong emphasis on driving operational excellence, CIP optimisation, and

Qualifications

A degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar, or equivalent industry experience.
Experience within a manufacturing or process industry environment.
Strong knowledge of process optimisation and manufacturing performance improvement.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience improving process capability, yield, efficiency, or reliability.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and Quality functions.

Responsibilities

Act as the technical authority for manufacturing process performance and optimisation.
Lead improvements in OEE, yield, waste reduction, and process reliability.
Drive CIP (Clean-In-Place) optimisation and better cleaning efficiency.
Identify and deliver solutions to improve throughput and energy efficiency across multiple lines.
Reduce product giveaway, downtime, and process variation.
Coach and develop production teams in manufacturing best practices.
Improve plant availability and manufacturing capacity.
Support new product introductions and process validation activities.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality and CI teams.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Process optimisation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BSc/BA in Chemical/Process/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Process Chemical Engineer / Process Technology Lead

Telford, Shropshire
£45,000 - £48,000 + 10% Bonus + £2,000 Benefits Allowance + 8% Matched Pension + Private Medical Insurance

Become the Technical Expert Behind a World-Class Manufacturing Operation

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Process Chemical Engineer to join one of the world's leading FMCG manufacturers at its flagship site in Shropshire.

Following a significant multi-million-pound investment in new mixing, chemical processing, and manufacturing technology, we are looking for a technically strong engineer to become the site's Process Technology Lead and Subject Matter Expert for process optimisation and manufacturing performance.

This is a highly visible role where you'll influence how a major manufacturing operation performs, driving improvements in efficiency, quality, yield, reliability, and operational excellence across multiple production lines producing millions of units every week.

Key Responsibilities - Process Chemical Engineer / Process Technology Lead

Act as the technical authority for manufacturing process performance and optimisation
Drive improvements in:

Process Capability & Yield
OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
Waste Reduction
Process Reliability
Manufacturing Standards
Technical Capability Development
Clean-In-Place (CIP) Performance

Identify and deliver solutions to improve throughput, product quality, energy efficiency, and plant performance
Reduce product giveaway, downtime, and process variation
Coach and develop production teams in manufacturing best practices
Improve plant availability and manufacturing capacity
Support new product introductions and process validation activities
Lead CIP optimisation projects, reducing water and chemical consumption while improving cleaning effectiveness
Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Continuous Improvement teams

Experience/Qualifications - Process Chemical Engineer / Process Technology Lead

You will ideally have:

A degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar, or equivalent industry experience
Experience within a manufacturing or process industry environment
Strong knowledge of process optimisation and manufacturing performance improvement
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience improving process capability, yield, efficiency, or reliability
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and Quality functions

Desirable Experience:

Food & Beverage or FMCG manufacturing
Blending, mixing, or thermal processes
Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems
Continuous Improvement methodologies

Benefits - Process Chemical Engineer / Process Technology Lead

Opportunity to lead a recently upgraded, multi-million-pound process area
High-profile technical leadership position
Clear progression into senior technical, manufacturing, or operational leadership roles
World-class FMCG manufacturing environment
10% Annual Bonus
Private Medical Insurance
8% Matched Pension
Excellent long-term career development opportunities

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