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