Process Engineering Manager

ARC (Norwich) Ltd; Otley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Chemtech innovator based in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Process Engineering Manager to oversee operations at a state-of-the-art facility. The role demands minimum 7 years' experience in process/manufacturing within chemical or pharma sectors, alongside hands-on expertise in quality controls and process optimization. Join to shape the future of advanced materials manufacturing and drive innovation within the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in process/manufacturing roles within chemical, pharma, or specialty materials sectors.
• Proven track record in plant management and scaling up innovative processes.
• Familiar with ISO, GMP, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own operation and performance of a newly constructed manufacturing plant.
• Lead scale-up efforts transitioning novel products from R&D to full-scale production.
• Implement robust quality controls and monitoring systems.

Skills

Leadership

Process optimization

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Data analysis

Education

BSc or MSc in Chemical/Process Engineering

Tools

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

HAZOP

Job description

Process Engineering Manager – Shape the Future of Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Based in Cambridge – World-Leading Chemtech Innovator

Are you ready to lead breakthrough engineering in a next-generation manufacturing environment? Working exclusively with my Client —an internationally renowned Chemtech leader headquartered in Cambridge—we are seeking an experienced Process Engineering Manager to drive excellence at their cutting-edge production facility.

This pivotal leadership role blends strategic vision with hands-on expertise, ensuring the seamless design, optimisation, and management of new and existing manufacturing processes. Here, innovation meets impact as you scale transformative technologies from lab to commercial reality.

What You’ll Do

• Own the operation and performance of a state-of-the-art, newly constructed manufacturing plant, ensuring world-class safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead scale-up efforts—drive the transition of novel products from R&D through pilot to full-scale production, transforming ideas into tangible market solutions.
• Elevate quality—implement robust controls, monitoring systems, and QA protocols to guarantee exceptional product consistency and performance.
• Champion optimization—unlock improvement in yield, throughput, energy efficiency, and waste reduction with Lean, Six Sigma, and the latest process tools.
• Deliver projects end-to-end—oversee equipment design, commissioning, validation, and ongoing performance for capital and process enhancements.
• Foster collaboration—work cross-functionally with R&D, QA, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure processes align with ambitious product goals.
• Promote best practice compliance & safety—lead the way with Health, Safety & Environmental standards, and regulatory adherence.
• Analyse & communicate—turn process data into strategic insights, driving performance and informed decisions at the highest level.
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What You’ll Bring

• Degree-qualified: BSc or MSc in Chemical/Process Engineering (or related field).
• Proven experience: Minimum 7 years in process/manufacturing roles within chemical, pharma, or specialty materials sectors.
• Track record in plant management—you’ve run new facilities, overseen manufacturing operations, and scaled up innovative processes.
• Strong leadership—skilled at developing people and fostering high-performing teams.
• Hands-on with process control, instrumentation, and risk assessment (e.g., HAZOP).
• Quality & regulatory savvy—familiar with ISO, GMP, and rigorous compliance frameworks.
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Desirable:

• PhD in a technical discipline
• Expertise with encapsulation, emulsion, or dispersion technologies
• Project management credentials (Prince2, PMP)
• Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt)

Why Join?
This is your opportunity to make your mark with a global leader at the forefront of sustainable advanced materials. Be instrumental in shaping processes and teams that set new industry standards—right from the heart of Cambridge’s innovation ecosystem.

Ready to take your process engineering leadership to the next level?
Apply today and help define the future of advanced manufacturing