Process Engineer

Humber Recruitment Ltd; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Humber Recruitment Ltd is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to design, optimise and commission manufacturing processes in a fast-paced production environment for food and chemical industries.

You will work on P&ID design, utilities, process optimization, and safety/compliance, supporting scale-up, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related.
• 2–5+ years' experience in a process engineering role within food manufacturing, food machinery, or chemical processing.
• Proficiency in process analysis tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Design Process P&ID's including instrumentation requirements.
• Analyse process performance and implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot process issues and provide technical solutions to maintain production uptime.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations (e.g., HACCP, GMP, COSHH).
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and R&D teams.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safe operation of plant and equipment.
• Support scale-up activities from pilot to full production.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Purpose

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Process Engineer with experience in food machinery or chemical processing to optimise production processes, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The role involves designing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Process P&ID's including all instrumentation requirements
• A good understanding of manufacturing in Food & Pharma
• A good understanding of Steam, Water & Air utilities
• Analyse process performance and implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new machinery and equipment
• Troubleshoot process issues and provide technical solutions to maintain production uptime
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations (e.g., HACCP, GMP, ATEX where applicable)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, quality, and R&D
• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and technical reports
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies)
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safe operation of plant and equipment
• Support scale-up activities from pilot to full production

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• 2-5+ years' experience in a process engineering role within food manufacturing, food machinery, or chemical processing industries
• Strong understanding of process design, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass balance principles
• Experience with industrial equipment such as pumps, heat exchangers, mixers, conveyors, or reactors
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., HACCP, GMP, COSHH)
• Proficiency in process analysis tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Desirable:

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Experience with automation and control systems (PLC, SCADA)
• Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) or Lean Manufacturing certification
• Experience in hygienic design (for food processing environments)