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A fast- growing food manufacturer based on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon is looking for an experienced Process Engineer to take responsibility for the basic process design, operation and implementation of the business. Along with a salary of circa £45,000 per annum, you will also receive overtime opportunities, a bonus scheme, 8% pension, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays and other perks!
The client is seeking a candidate with strong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal, a degree in Chemical/Technical Engineering along with considerable recent Process plant experience gained within a food processing plant.
You will be working in an agricultural environment, with exposure to wheat, grain dust and other allergens. Please note: This role is in a rural location, without access to public transport. Your own transport is required.
As the Process Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
* Developing, configuring, and optimising industrial processes from inception through to start up and full-scale production.
* Calculating and organising data for flow sheets including instrumentation and control considerations.
* Designing, reviewing and maintaining engineering information like, PID, PFD, ISOs, H&M balance, etc
* Owning & governing manufacturing parameters.
* Assessing processes, taking measurements, and interpreting data.
* Designing, running, testing and upgrading systems and processes.
* Developing best practice, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates quality of output, yields and energy efficiency.
* Preparing specifications and operating instructions for equipment and conduct training.
* Performing simulations.
* Managing cost and time constraints.
* Performing risk assessments, HAZIDs & HAZOPs.
* Participating in planning, cost development and management, and scheduling for assigned projects.
* Project management by overseeing activities to ensure that construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications, recognised codes and standards, and customer requirements.
Essential skills and experience of the Process Engineer:
* Degree in Chemical Engineering or Technical field essential.
* Considerable, recent Process Engineering experience, gained within a food processing plant.
* Strong working knowledge of engineering software packages, i.e. CAD or AutoCAD.
* Knowledge of industrial processes & related standards.
* Excellent technical skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal.
* Experience in simulations.
* Analytical problem-solving skills.
* Familiarity with process safety.
* Ability to work within a team and on own initiative.
* Ability to work to tight timescales.
* Ability to perform in a challenging industrial environment.
* Physically healthy and capable of working in a production site environment involving stairs, rung ladders and some high-level work areas.
* “Safe by Nature” and demonstrated low/free accident work history.
* Eligibility to work in the UK without restriction.
You will be working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
Please note this company does not participate in the UK sponsorship scheme, and candidates will be required to be fully eligible to work in the UK