Technical Process Engineer – Chemistry & Optimization

Kingspan Insulation

Selby

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Competitive salary

Profit Related Bonus

Contributory pension

4x salary life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced parental leave

Buy & Sell Annual Leave

Service Recognition Rewards

Professional Development

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Kingspan Insulation is seeking two Technical Processing Engineers on a full‑time permanent basis to support operational excellence across multiple manufacturing sites. You will apply your technical expertise to ensure consistent, efficient and high‑quality processes.

The role involves cross‑functional collaboration, travel to other sites within the Kingspan Group, a full UK driving license, and delivering improvements through new equipment, processes and training.

Qualifications

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
Experience in process chemistry, polymers, manufacturing or materials science.
Analytical problem solving with attention to detail.
IT literacy; full UK driving licence; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring consistent process standards.
Optimise formulation and processing parameters to improve product quality and KPIs.
Lead or support cost-reduction, quality improvement and capital projects.
Analyse processes to identify gaps and implement optimization solutions.
Assist commissioning and validation of new equipment and process changes.
Project planning, resource allocation, contractor supervision, cost tracking.
Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
Develop and maintain process documentation and best practices.
Deliver training and technical guidance to site teams.