Senior Process Engineer

Process Engineering – Manufacturing Support

Provide process engineering support for manufacturing processes at the Speke site. Ensure processes operate safely, compliantly, and efficiently. Maintain process equipment in a qualified state and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, yield, and efficiency.

• Provide technical support to manufacturing processes, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations.
• Investigate deviations and perform root‑cause analysis to resolve process issues.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering and Supply teams to address day‑to‑day challenges.
• Support internal, external and customer audits as a technical subject‑matter expert.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, yield and efficiency.
• Lead process trials and optimisation activities to reduce waste and variability.
• Champion Process Safety Management (PSM) practices and support safety and environmental compliance.
• Maintain process safety information and contribute to risk assessments and regulatory requirements.
• Own and implement process changes in line with site change‑management procedures.
• Support capital projects, including defining requirements, commissioning and qualification activities.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (e.g., process flow diagrams, reports).
• Provide technical coaching and support to operations and process teams.
• Ensure effective communication across teams and escalates risks where needed.

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical field.
• +7 years of experience in a manufacturing or process environment.
• Strong understanding of process engineering principles and continuous improvement.
• Experience working cross‑functionally in a regulated environment.

• Chartered Engineer status (IChemE) or working towards it.
• Experience in regulated industries (pharma, chemicals, food/feed).

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