Senior Process Engineer: Advanced Manufacturing & Safety Leader

JACOBS; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to lead design and optimisation of manufacturing systems in advanced industries. You will conduct mass/energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, and safety analyses, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams from FEED through commissioning.

You will bring a degree in engineering and 8–12+ years of experience, familiarity with EU/US piping standards, and proficiency with design tools such as PipeFlo, Pipesym, PipePhase, ChemCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8–12+ years of experience in process engineering within advanced manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related high-tech sector.
• Familiar with applying relevant Pressure Vessel and Piping Standards – US and EU.
• Proven experience with process design tools (e.g., PipeFlo, pipesym, pipephase, ChemCAD, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of process safety, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple project priorities.
• Experience supporting commissioning, start-up, or operational troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design activities including mass/energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, hydraulic/pressure loss calculations, and modelling for new and existing systems.
• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes to improve throughput, yield, safety, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
• Support FEED, detailed design, commissioning, and start-up activities for advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Conduct process hazard analyses (HAZOP, LOPA, ATEX) and ensure alignment with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Review conformity with relevant EU Directives – typically PED, ATEX, Machinery Directives.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and project management teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Estimating, planning and scheduling the discipline scope for a project.
• Prepare technical documentation including specifications, design reports, operating procedures, and validation protocols.
• Engage directly with clients to understand requirements, present design solutions, and support decision‑making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot process issues and provide technical guidance during construction and commissioning phases.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of best practices within the Advanced Manufacturing team.

Skills

Process design

PFDs & P&IDs

HAZOP/LOPA

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Project prioritisation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PipeFlo

pipesym

pipephase

ChemCAD

Job description

Jacobs in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to lead design and optimisation of manufacturing systems in advanced industries. You will conduct mass/energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, and safety analyses, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams from FEED through commissioning.

You will bring a degree in engineering and 8–12+ years of experience, familiarity with EU/US piping standards, and proficiency with design tools such as PipeFlo, Pipesym, PipePhase, ChemCAD.