Process Engineering Manager (Chemical Manufacturing)

Glasgow
9 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Process Engineering Manager

Production Process Engineer

Process Engineering Manufacturing Manager

Process Engineer (chemical engineering)

Process Engineer

Process Engineer - 37134816

Process Engineering Manager (Chemical Manufacturing)
£60,000 - £90,000 + Bonus + Progression + Enhanced Company Benefits
Glasgow, Commutable From: East Kilbride, Motherwell, Larkhall, Paisley, Clydebank, Airdrie, Cumbernauld

Are you a Process Engineering Manager from a Chemical Manufacturing background? Are you looking for a key strategic role within a world leading organisation?

On offer is the chance to play a key role within a highly specialist plant, where you can implement your own ideas and leadership style to directly influence the success of this flagship UK site.

This is an excellent opportunity to become a key figure within a well-established leadership team. There will be further progression available as you serve time with the business to roles at the level of GM and Director.

In this role you will oversee 2 Process Engineers as direct reports, whilst collaborating across the different on site functions such as R&D, NPI, Maintenance, QHSE, ETC. Your responsibilities will include budget management and process improvements, departmental audits, managing technical compliance and staff coaching amongst other duties.

This role suits a Process Engineering Manager or similar from a Chemical Manufacturing background looking to play a key role within a highly successful site.

The Role:

Monday - Friday, 40hr week
x2 Process Engineers as direct reports
working cross-functionallyThe Person:

Experience as a Process / Technical / Operations manager or similar
Chemical Engineering background
BEng qualified or aboveReference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

New Semiconductor Employers to Watch in 2026: UK and International Companies Transforming Chip Careers

The semiconductor industry is entering a new era of investment, geopolitical significance, and technological innovation. As advanced chips power everything from artificial intelligence and edge computing to autonomous vehicles and 5G infrastructure, demand for skilled professionals across design, verification, fabrication, and test engineering continues to rise. For professionals exploring opportunities on www.SemiconductorJobs.co.uk , understanding which employers are scaling, raising funds, winning contracts, or establishing UK operations is critical. This article highlights the new semiconductor employers to watch in 2026, including UK innovators, major international players expanding locally, and emerging firms driving next‑generation semiconductor technologies.

How Many Semiconductor Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a Semiconductor Job?

If you’re pursuing a career in the semiconductor industry, it can feel like you’re expected to master an endless list of tools, software packages and lab equipment before you even submit a CV. One job advert wants experience with TCAD and process simulation, another mentions SPICE and yield tools, while yet another asks for test automation platforms, yield analysis software, hardware description languages, EDA suites and hundreds of others. With so many technical names thrown around, it’s easy to fall into “tool anxiety” — the feeling that you’re behind because you don’t know every piece of software, every lab instrument and every process control suite. Here’s the honest truth most semiconductor hiring managers won’t say out loud: 👉 They don’t hire you because you know every tool — they hire you because you can use the right tools to solve real engineering problems and explain your reasoning clearly. Tools matter, absolutely. But they exist to help you deliver measurable results — not to be collected like badges. So how many semiconductor tools do you actually need to know to get a job? The answer is a lot fewer than you might think — and far more focused on core capabilities than a long checklist. This guide breaks down what employers really value, which tools are essential, which are role-specific, and how to focus your learning so you are confident and credible.

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Semiconductor Job Applications (UK Guide)

The semiconductor industry is fast-moving, highly technical and critically important to modern technology. Whether you’re targeting roles in device design, process engineering, yield improvement, test and validation, equipment engineering, reliability, failure analysis or fab operations, hiring managers are selective and deliberate in how they review applications. Most candidates still make the same mistake: they throw generic skill lists and duty statements at recruiters and hope it sticks. In reality, hiring managers make an early call — often within the first 10–20 seconds — based on a few key signals that tell them whether you’re a credible, relevant, impactful candidate. This article breaks down exactly what hiring managers look for first in semiconductor job applications — how they scan your CV, portfolio and cover letter, what makes them read deeper, and what causes strong candidates to be passed over in favour of others.