Process Engineer

Johnson Matthey; Broughton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Life Insurance

Medical plans

Wellbeing discounts

Retirement savings

Share Incentive Plan

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in the United Kingdom is seeking a Process Engineer I to support safe, reliable smelting operations and drive process improvements across the plant.

You will develop process models, analyze data, run trials, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams as part of a sustainable, hybrid-working culture.

Join a world leader in metals chemistry and help tackle emissions while advancing your career within a company that values safety, integrity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Solid grasp of heat/mass balances, PFDs, P&IDs and process docs.
• Commitment to environmental, health and safety standards.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret process data.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, reliable and efficient smelting operations through process engineering expertise.
• Lead improvement initiatives to boost safety, asset performance, throughput and reliability.
• Develop and maintain process models for feed composition and downstream impacts.
• Use data to identify opportunities, reduce variability and resolve constraints.
• Design and deliver lab, pilot and plant-scale trials with proper risk assessments.

Skills

Chemical Engineering degree

Process fundamentals

Risk assessment methodologies

Analytical and numerical skills

Lab, pilot plant or industrial exp.

Effective communication across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Process Engineer I, you'll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you'll help tackle the world's biggest challenges, cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life-saving technologies, by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future. The role: As a Process Engineer I, you will help drive our goals by:

• Supporting safe, reliable and efficient smelting operations through process engineering expertise and practical problem solving.
• Leading improvement initiatives that enhance process safety, asset performance, automation, throughput and operational reliability.
• Developing and maintaining process models that evaluate feed composition, material recirculation and downstream process impacts to support operational decision making.
• Using plant data, statistical analysis and operational insights to identify opportunities, reduce variability and resolve process constraints.
• Designing and delivering laboratory, pilot and plant-scale trials, ensuring appropriate risk assessments, approvals and technical documentation are in place.
• Collaborating with Operations, Engineering, EHS, Supply Chain and R&D teams to support commissioning activities, process development and future growth initiatives.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of process engineering fundamentals, including heat and mass balances, PFDs, P&IDs and process documentation.
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental, health and safety standards, including risk assessment and hazard study methodologies.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret complex process and operational data.
• Practical experience working in laboratory, pilot plant or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we'd love to hear from you to discuss further!

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Competitive retirement savings
• Company matched Share Incentive Plan
• Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness
• Medical plans/health assessments
• Retailer and Wellbeing discounts
• Competitive annual incentive plan

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.