Process Engineer Accrington, Lancashire Permanent 3 weeks ago
- Accrington, Lancashire
- £50,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Deliver comprehensive process engineering support across the site, including design, risk evaluation, operational troubleshooting, and project management, ensuring alignment with company policies and relevant legislation.
- Develop and implement targeted improvement programs to maximise process yield, throughput, and product quality, while reducing utility consumption, waste, and batch variability.
- Lead or support capital projects, including debottlenecking, plant modifications, and process upgrades, either directly or by working with cross-functional project teams.
- Serve as a key Process Engineer liaison between operations, maintenance, quality, and EHS to drive performance and ensure smooth integration of engineering solutions.
- Identify and involve appropriate internal and external resources and skills to scope, specify, design and commission projects
- Conduct root cause analyses for process deviations and implement corrective and preventive measures that support sustainable operations.
- Supporting production operations by continuously improving manufacturing processes, using lean techniques to achieve positive impacts on quality, cost, delivery and safety.
- Ensure process designs and modifications comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, including HAZOP and LOPA assessments.
- Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, SOPs, and process reports, in support of engineering and operational excellence.
- Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- Relevant experience as a Process Engineer in a chemical, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of process safety standards and methodologies (e.g., HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA).
- Proven ability to manage projects and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
- Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience is desirable.