Process Engineer - Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom - Omnova Solutions

Description

Under the general direction of the Technical Manager, the Proces Engineer will be responsible for product and process improvement, optimizing production efficiency, process safety, and new product introductions as assigned.

Monitor quality of assigned products and proactively pursue improvements, including reducing variability. Analyze batch data and trends and initiate and lead team root cause analyses where beneficial for solving product/process issues.

• Work closely with Technical, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Purchasing, SHE&S, Innovation, and Business Team personnel to resolve issues with product quality, raw materials, production efficiency, process safety, and new product introductions. Coordinate pilot or production trials as needed.
• Support consistent and safe manufacturing practices and compliance with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP requirements through the following :

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
* experience in chemical manufacturing industry required

• Working knowledge of statistical analysis for quality and process controls
• Demonstrated experience in effectively engaging and leading teams / facilitating root cause analysis and driving actions to completion
• Intermediate skill level with MS Office suite

Experience with batch chemical manufacturing processes and automated process control strongly preferred

• Position is primarily day shift, Monday - Friday
• Occasional evening and weekend work is expected in support of a 24 hour operation
• PTO is scheduled in consideration of site activities

We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we're recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.

This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.
We personalize our approach to development

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