Process Engineer

EVera Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to advance an innovative carbon material manufacturing process. This role requires ensuring efficiency and compliance in production. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemical Engineering and 3+ years of related experience. Join a fast-growing industry focused on sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in process development or scale-up within chemical, materials, or battery manufacturing.
• Experience with carbon materials (activated carbon, graphite) is desirable.
• Strong understanding of chemical processing, mass balance, and industrial safety.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and optimise manufacturing processes for carbon-based anode materials.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Support scale-up from lab to pilot and full production.

Skills

Process development

Cross-functional collaboration

Chemical processing

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering

Job description

Overview

Our client is commercialising an innovative carbon-based anode material manufacturing process and is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to help take it from lab to large-scale production.

In this role, you’ll be the vital link between R&D, manufacturing partners, and compliance teams — ensuring processes are efficient, safe, and production-ready.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and optimise manufacturing processes for carbon-based anode materials
• Work with external partners to integrate technical knowledge into scale-up plans
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards
• Support scale-up from lab to pilot and full production, including equipment selection and process control
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality
• Contribute to facility layout and future process specifications

About You

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, etc
• 3+ years’ experience in process development or scale-up within chemical, materials, or battery manufacturing
• Experience with carbon materials (activated carbon, graphite) is desirable
• Strong understanding of chemical processing, mass balance, and industrial safety
• Proven track record of working cross-functionally
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a fast-growing industry and help shape the future of sustainable energy.

Apply now to join a team bringing cutting-edge battery technology to market.

Location: Wales, United Kingdom (various sites in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wrexham, and surrounding areas).