Senior Process Engineer

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned Senior Process Engineer to join their manufacturing operations team in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire . This role is central to optimizing and improving existing manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety. You will be involved in process design, troubleshooting, scale-up, and the implementation of new technologies to enhance production output and reduce operational costs. The successful candidate will play a key part in driving innovation and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment that values technical excellence and operational reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, yield, and quality.
• Design and implement process modifications and new process technologies, ensuring successful scale-up and integration.
• Develop and manage Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Conduct process simulations and modeling to optimize operating conditions and troubleshoot issues.
• Lead root cause analysis for process deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure processes comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process engineering , preferably within a manufacturing or chemical industry setting.
• Proficiency in process design tools and simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics , and heat transfer principles.
• Experience with process control strategies and instrumentation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
• Pension scheme with company contributions.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within the company based in Stoke-on-Trent .