Senior Process Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process design activities including mass/energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, hydraulic/pressure loss/relief calculations, capacity and utility analysis, equipment sizing, and process modelling for new and existing manufacturing systems.
• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes to improve throughput, yield, safety, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
• Support front end engineering design (FEED), detailed design, commissioning, and start up activities for advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Conduct process hazard analyses (HAZOP, LOPA, ATEX) and ensure alignment with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Review conformity with relevant EU Directives - typically PED, ATEX, Machinery Directives.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and project management teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Estimate, plan and schedule the discipline scope for a project.
• Prepare technical documentation including specifications, design reports, operating procedures, and validation protocols.
• Engage directly with clients to understand requirements, present design solutions, and support decision making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot process issues and provide technical guidance during construction and commissioning phases.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of best practices within the Advanced Manufacturing team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8 12+ years of experience in process engineering within advanced manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related high tech sector.
• Familiarity with applying relevant Pressure Vessel and Piping Standards - US and EU.
• Proven experience with process design tools (e.g., PipeFlo, pipesym, pipephase, ChemCAD, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of process safety, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple project priorities.
• Experience supporting commissioning, start up, or operational troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in semiconductor, biotech, pharmaceutical, battery manufacturing, or other high purity/cleanroom environments.
• Knowledge of sustainability principles, energy efficiency, and decarbonisation strategies in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of data analysis, design of experiments, and Six Sigma analysis and practices.
• Familiarity with EU Directives relevant to engineering design - ATEX, PED, Machinery Directive, Industrial Emissions Directive.
• Familiarity with digital engineering tools, data analytics, or automation/controls integration.
• Chartered Engineer status or other professional accreditation.
• Coordination of Piping Design experience: ability to use and review piping specifications, experience of piping design coordination, or representing the Process Discipline during this coordination.
• Specification of Turnkey Vendor scope, and coordination of Turnkey design with in house design and design by others.
• Layout development and coordination, review and coordination of requirements with architects and other disciplines.
• Control system development, experience of working with I&C and system integrators within a project.

Additional Information

Flexible working arrangements are available.