Senior Process Engineer

GEA; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and equipment company is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to manage pre-sales and execution processes. The successful candidate will oversee design creation, technical proposals, and the management of small projects while mentoring junior engineers. This role requires significant experience in hygienic project engineering and entails some global travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in leading process/equipment bids.
• In-depth knowledge of hygienic processes for food, dairy, or beverage industries.
• Ability to independently produce designs and assess project risks.

Responsibilities

• Create designs and prepare technical/commercial proposals.
• Support project managers and mentor junior engineers.
• Manage project execution from design to commissioning.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Negotiating

Risk Assessment

Job description

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As a Senior Process Engineer (Pre-Sales & Execution) with a leading engineering and equipment company, you will report to the Head of Process Engineering. Your primary responsibilities will include creating designs, preparing technical and commercial proposals, and overseeing project execution from detailed design to commissioning. In addition to managing smaller projects, you will also provide support and mentorship to junior engineers when needed.
Key duties – Pre Sales

Support sales team with client visits and presentations.

Translate the client requirements into technical solutions.

Process, equipment and piping sizing.

Development of enquiry stage P&IDs.

Development of key assumptions, execution plan and scope boundaries.

Costing of equipment/components supply.

Review, with multiple functions, enquiry documents and obtain clarifications where required.

Support multiple functions to prepare their respective scope and costings.

Consolidate costs and prepare an overall cost calculation.

Consolidate plans and develop an overall execution plan and timeline.

Prepare Technical and Commercial Proposals in accordance with defined scopes of supply.

Maintain Proposal documentation in line with company procedures and policies to ensure compliance with set requirements & standards.

Performance – Pre Sales

Accuracy of designs / costings

Accuracy of scope

Management of scope gaps

Delivery of proposals on agreed times

Dealing with multiple proposals

Design Recycle / Fast turn around

Support project manager with client visits and presentations.

Support the project manager with change control and scope variations.

Produce designs for P&IDs, Equipment Lists, Datasheets, Process and Functional Descriptions.

Produce requests for quotations for our sub-suppliers, review and obtain clarifications where required.

Perform supplier’s bid analysis and recommend vendors to the project manager/supply chain manager.

Review, with multiple functions, design documents and obtain clarifications where required.

Review, with sub-suppliers, design documents and obtain clarifications where required.

Take part of commissioning, product and cleaning tests and initial production support.

Maintain Project documentation in line with company procedures and policies to ensure compliance with design and QHSE standards.

Performance – Execution

Accuracy of designs

Achievement of contractual performance

Scope, change & gap management

Delivery of designs on agreed times

Dealing with multiple contracts

Your Profile / Qualifications

Minimum 5 years’ experience in:

Leading/Managing Process/Equipment Bids & Proposals

Engineering and equipment supply for hygienic processes – food, dairy, beverage, pharma or home and personal care – Essential

Independently produce designs (P&IDs, mass/energy balances) from ‘blank canvas’

Independently and accurately calculate process capacities, equipment and piping sizes

Independently assess risks and assure compliance to QSHE rules

Manage small projects (scope, changes, cost, time & quality)

Manage small number of engineers and contractors

Support and mentor less experienced engineers

Have in depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, formulations ingredients (liquids & solids), technology and equipment suppliers for food/dairy/beverage or home and personal care

Excellent communication, presentation and negotiating skills Travelling

This position will require worldwide travelling (2-3 times per year)