Process Chemical Engineer

Staffline; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

Benefits allowance £2k

Private medical insurance

8% matched pension

Job summary

Staffline in Shrewsbury is seeking a Process Chemical Engineer to lead process technology at a flagship site in Shropshire. The role drives process optimisation, performance improvements and CIP effectiveness across multiple production lines, with high visibility across operations.

You will oversee technical authority for manufacturing processes, deliver throughput and yield improvements, and coach teams in best practices while collaborating with Quality and Engineering to validate new processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical/Process/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing/process industry
• Strong knowledge of process optimization and 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
• Drive improvements in process capability & yield, OEE, waste reduction and 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
• Lead CIP optimisation projects to reduce water and chemical consumption and improve cleaning
• Work with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Continuous Improvement teams

Skills

Process optimisation

Manufacturing improvement

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Team coaching

CIP systems

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

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