Process Engineer

• Own and drive technical work programmes, leading the processing part of the innovations in the delivery of robust, scalable process designs that meet quality, cost, and sustainability targets
• Development, design and evaluate experiments for validation and report as well as scale up and adapt bench-scale processes to pilot and manufacturing scale
• Manufacture of robust, repeatable batches in the AMC pilot plant and timely and thorough documentation using digital tools and technical learnings
• Drive the pilot plant continuous improvement program with focus and discipline
• Ensure clear, complete documentation and flawless handovers to factory teams
• Develop scenario plans, back-up options, and design spaces that enable flexibility and resilience
• Engage factory partners and cross-functional teams early, proactively highlighting long-term risks and opportunities
• Apply root cause analysis and continuous improvement tools to resolve issues
• Understand risks and manage & mitigate those as appropriate
• Work closely with other functions, such as supply chain, procurement to create, develop and deliver new products and innovations
• Work and communicate effectively with different departments and functions to deliver against the project network timings and identify and manage risks
• Write process flow diagram and implement processes at Unilever and third party manufacturing facilities
• Design and execute trial proposals for manufacturing trials
• Provide leadership for technical aspects of project development (TPL), including project management activities, holding others accountable, ensure project delivery on agreed technical targets and support decision making process for product development related matters

• Degree qualified or equivalent, preferably in Chemical engineering, Process Engineering
• Hands-on experience in pilot/manufacturing environments is advantageous
• Skilled and Comfortable with digital tools/models for predictive scale-up and process optimisation
• A creative, logical and analytical mind to generate innovative design solutions to technical design problems and understand the risks and solving problems
• Using a high level of planning and organisation to balance the varying demands within the BW EU teams
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in priorities and be a real team player across varied and extensive networks
• You will need to be enthusiastic and self-motivated with good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to communicate complex engineering and design principles to people at all levels of the business, across different functions
• Working knowledge and training in operating AMC equipment (Process controller and ideally process operator) would be a distinct advantage
• A proven track record of the implementation of process technologies and approaches across the supply chain
• Use judgement to understand the complex situations and needs of the B&W business and supply chain and recommend or carry out actions which are relevant and appropriate

Working knowledge and training in operating AMC equipment (Process controller and ideally process operator) would be a distinct advantage

• competitive salary and pension scheme
• annual bonus
• subsidised gym membership
• discounted staff shop
• shares
• flexible and hybrid working environment
• variety of support for wellbeing including hubs, programmes and development opportunities