Chemical Process Engineer - Manufacturing Excellence

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Training and professional development

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Chemical Process Engineer for a manufacturing facility in East London, UK, focusing on improving existing processes to boost efficiency, quality, and safety. You will work hands-on with production teams to identify optimization opportunities and implement changes to ensure cost-effective operations.

The role requires a proactive, analytical candidate with a strong grasp of chemical engineering principles applied to production environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing or process engineering.
• Proven experience in process optimization and troubleshooting.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement in yield, throughput, and energy efficiency.
• Develop and implement process modifications to enhance operational performance.
• Troubleshoot production issues, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with production staff, maintenance, and quality control teams.
• Document process changes and provide training as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Chemical Process Engineer focused on manufacturing excellence for their facility in East London . This role is centered around improving existing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. You will work hands-on with production teams to identify areas for optimization, implement changes, and ensure smooth, cost-effective operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and possesses a strong understanding of chemical engineering principles applied in a production environment. Contribute to operational success within a key industrial player in East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement in yield, throughput, and energy efficiency.
• Develop and implement process modifications and upgrades to enhance operational performance.
• Troubleshoot production issues, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with production staff, maintenance, and quality control teams.
• Document process changes, create standard operating procedures, and provide training as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or process engineering role.
• Proven experience in process optimization and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles is a plus.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration in East London .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• A stable and supportive work environment contributing to the industrial growth of East London .