Technical Processing Engineer/ Chemist

Kingspan Insulation; Sherburn in Elmet; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range

Profit Related Bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Kingspan Insulation in the United Kingdom is seeking two Technical Processing Engineers to join the Divisional team on a permanent basis. You will support operational excellence across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring process consistency, product quality and continuous improvement.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration, travel to other sites, developing, validating and documenting processes, and providing training and technical guidance to site teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science (or related science/engineering discipline).
• Experience in process chemistry, polymers, manufacturing, materials science or related technical field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring consistent process standards and performance.
• Optimize formulation and processing parameters to improve product quality and KPIs.
• Lead or support cost-reduction, quality improvement and capital projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Statistical knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science

Job description

Overview Of The Technical Processing Engineer Role

We have an exciting opportunity for two Technical Processing Engineers to join the Divisional team on a full time permanent basis. This role is integral to support operational excellence across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring process consistency, product quality and continuous improvement in line with divisional objectives.

You will be working cross-functionally with site operations and multiple departments on projects, that vary in size, ranging from small initiatives to large capital projects. You will be applying your technical expertise to ensure consistent, efficient and high quality processes.

There will be regular travel to other sites in the Kingspan Group so it is essential that you are willing to travel and hold a full UK drivers licence. The role can be based at our Pembridge (HR6 9LA) or Selby (LS25 6NA) Site.

Key Responsibilities Of Our Technical Processing Engineer

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

What we are looking for in our Technical Processing Engineer

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science (or related scientific/engineering discipline)
• Relevant industry experience in process chemistry, polymers, manufacturing, materials science, or a related technical field
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• High attention to detail
• Technical ability and knowledge of plant and process
• IT literacy with particular experience of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• A full drivers licence valid in the UK
• Flexibility to travel and work at other sites in the group as and when required
• Team based approach
• Statistical knowledge and Lean Six Sigma is desirable

What we can offer you

• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive salary range
• Profit Related Bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 4x salary life assurance
• Employee Assistance ProgrammeProfit Related Bonus
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Buy & Sell Annual Leave
• Service Recognition Rewards
• Supported Professional Development
• Discounted gym membership

Why join Kingspan Insulation

We are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and we stand behind a common cause – better buildings for a better world. Kingspan Insulation are a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid insulation within the construction industry and have multiple sites worldwide.

Do you have the skills we are looking for? If so, click apply now to be considered as one of our Technical Processing Engineers.