Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Based Near Highbridge and Mark it is essential you have your own transport

A background in evaporating processes, central fugal systems, distilleries , spray drying or fermenting/ fermentation would be perfect

£45k- £52k

Job Responsibilities

Drafting SOPs for new processes.

Commissioning and optimising new equipment.

Liaising with OEM suppliers

Supporting production team where required

Supporting pilot plant trials for NPD

HACCP, first aider, forklift trained

Primary contact and schedule maintenance with suppliers

Aid in scale up from lab to pilot plant to production.

Conduct risk assessments

Provide updates on expansion to management.

Work with the maintenance manager to ensure equipment is running correctly

Provide presence on site for the group project manager and report progress to them

Overseeing and assessing existing processes and workflows.

productivity by designing, implementing and testing new procedures.

Assembling reports to document process status and changes.

Track metrics to discover areas for improvement and monitor upgrades.

Communicates findings and proposals to upper management.

Assess compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.

Data handling experience and experience with dealing with KPIs such as yields, throughput's, protein levels, etc

SCADA proficient or similar software and able to interpret and deal with alarms or issues on the plant quickly and decisively

Experience with separation technologies such as centrifugation, evaporation, filter press

Knowledge of running trials on a pilot and production scale would be beneficial and collecting data to show trends, especially in milling/fractionation technology and evaporative/spray dryers

Handling contractors effectively, collecting updates, pushing deadlines

Commissioning experience of equipment

Able to handle a number of priorities since they will have to wear a few hats so juggling this effectively would be needed

Skills

Excellent analytical and math skills

Strong written

and verbal communication skills

Ability to persuade others to change existing practices

Strong attention to detail

Proven ability to identify, assess and solve problems

Proficient with computer and information technology

Knowledge of process engineering software systems

Familiarity with applicable health and safety regulations

Education, Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (graduate degree preferred)

Ideally previous experience in quality or business process engineering

Office Hours: Mon-Thursday (phone number removed)hrs, Friday 08.30 - 16.00hrs

Holidays: 21 Days + UK bank holiday

Contributory Pension: Employer 5% & Employee 5