Role Overview
Process Engineer — Location: Swinton, Greater Manchester. Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | On-Site. Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum.
Luxfer is a forward-thinking, technology-driven business where our core values—Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development, and Teamwork—guide everything we do. We are passionate about developing and manufacturing high-quality products while maintaining long-term partnerships with our customers.
Join us in a dynamic, hands-on role within our engineering and operations team and build your career in the exciting chemical industry.
Role Details
We have an excellent opportunity for a Process Engineer to join our Engineering Department at our Swinton site, reporting to the Head of Engineering. This role offers a varied mix of office-based and plant-based work, focusing on the Zirconium Chemicals business. You’ll play a key role in supporting daily operations, asset management, maintenance, and capital project execution, working closely with both operational teams and fellow engineers.
Key Responsibilities
* Specify, develop, and analyse processes and equipment to support and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
* Support both large and small capital expenditure projects from concept through to commissioning and optimisation.
* Participate in design reviews, management of change processes, hazard studies, and root cause analysis to ensure safety and identify areas for improvement.
* Update and review engineering documents, including piping and instrumentation diagrams, process flow diagrams, and equipment data sheets.
* Perform chemical engineering calculations as required, such as mass and energy balances and fluid flow analysis.
* Develop technical solutions and communicate proposals through clear, well-presented reports.
* Provide technical and troubleshooting support to the operations and maintenance teams.
* Contribute process engineering expertise to environmental initiatives across the site.
* Work collaboratively with the technical and sales teams to support new product development and the rapid scale-up of new products.
About You
Essential Qualifications & Experience: Process Engineer
* Degree-level qualification in Chemical Engineering.
* At least 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths, English, and Science.
* Experience as a Process Engineer within the chemical industry or similar.
* Proven experience in the optimisation and improvement of chemical processes.
Skills & Attributes
* Strong knowledge of standard chemical engineering calculations i.e. heat transfer and equipment sizing.
* Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
* Proficient in technical report writing and documentation.
* Attention to detail and a commitment to high safety and quality standards.
* Ability to apply engineering knowledge to process and equipment issues as well as execute solutions.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000 per annum.
* Opportunity to work in a manufacturing business within a growing industry.
* Collaborative team environment focused on innovation and personal development.
* Enhanced Pension scheme, Potential annual bonus, on-site parking.
* Paid Volunteer days.
* Telephone allowance.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your career? If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference at Luxfer, we would love to hear from you. Apply today! 1st stage Interviews to take place during week commencing 14th July 2025 - followed by the online assessment stage then 2nd stage 7/8th August if successful.
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