Senior Process Engineer - Scale-Up & Plant Leadership

Promethean Particles; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Promethean Particles is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to help scale manufacturing of MOF-based materials and support safe, reliable operations. You will work across manufacturing scales, drive process optimization, lead equipment upgrades, and mentor junior engineers while building a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

This hands-on role requires heavy on-site factory presence in Nottingham, collaborating with operators and specialists to deliver scalable, cost-effective

Qualifications

• 8+ years in chemical manufacturing or process engineering.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and improving chemical processes.
• Strong understanding of process safety and risk management principles.
• Experience leading plant modifications or commissioning projects.
• Chartered Engineer status is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve pilot-scale and commercial manufacturing operations.
• Lead process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate plant issues and implement practical, sustainable solutions.
• Develop and improve operating procedures, standards, and engineering documentation.
• Support process safety activities including risk assessments, SOP development, and hazard reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, operational efficiency, and manufacturing robustness.

Skills

Technical capability

Communication skills

Problem solving

Coaching

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

Promethean Particles is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to help scale manufacturing of MOF-based materials and support safe, reliable operations. You will work across manufacturing scales, drive process optimization, lead equipment upgrades, and mentor junior engineers while building a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

This hands-on role requires heavy on-site factory presence in Nottingham, collaborating with operators and specialists to deliver scalable, cost-effective