Process Chemical Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Annual Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

8% Matched Pension

Job summary

Omega Resource Group seeks a Process Chemical Engineer to become the Process Technology Lead at its flagship site in Shropshire. You will drive process optimisation, improve efficiency and reliability, and lead manufacturing performance improvements across multiple production lines.

The role offers a high-visibility leadership position within a world-class FMCG environment, with a multi-million-pound investment in new technology, a 10% annual bonus, and strong pension and private medical

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical/Process/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in 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.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for manufacturing process performance and optimisation.
• Drive improvements in process capability, yield, OEE and waste reduction.
• Identify and deliver solutions to improve throughput, energy efficiency and plant performance.
• Reduce downtime and process variation and coach production teams in best practices.
• Lead CIP optimisation projects and support new product introductions and validation.

Skills

Process optimization

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Process/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent

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

• 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

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

• 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