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Highbridge

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GBP 45,000 - 52,000

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm near Highbridge is seeking a Process Engineer to oversee production processes and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, experience in process engineering, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include drafting SOPs, commissioning equipment, supporting production, and conducting risk assessments. The role offers a competitive salary of £45k-£52k and a contributory pension.

Benefits

21 Days Holiday + UK bank holidays

Contributory Pension: Employer 5% & Employee 5%

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.
Conducting risk assessments.
Working with the maintenance manager to ensure equipment is running correctly.

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

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Graduate degree preferred

Process Engineer

Job Reference: 060226AT

Engineering Highbridge, Somerset £45000 - £52000 per annum Permanent

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

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, 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