Due to promotion, rare opportunity for a Process Engineer to join a large chemical engineering manufacturing site near Maidstone, Kent. Monday to Friday 8.30 – 5.30. Permanent contract offering great salary, benefits and career development prospects.

This site is part of a global recycling / packaging manufacturing group offering fantastic long term opportunity and growth.

The Process Engineer will participate in the ongoing process improvement program, monitor the process and assist in troubleshooting and problem solving. When requested to lead specific projects and analysis as per the needs of the process plant.

Process Engineer actions:

* Conduct and deliver regular reviews as to the current status of individual projects.

* Ensure resources (internal & external) are assigned to complete projects in a timely manner.

* During shuts to assist the team with tasks, analysis and corrective actions as required.

* Assist in the deployment of Lean techniques throughout the site in all departments.

* Organise and co-ordinate status meetings to an agreed frequency.

* Actively seek ways to maximise process efficiency.

* Ensure that all associated administration is fully completed and filed in the correct locations/departments.

* Participate in ensuring that relevant training and development programmes are established for the success of the LEAN tools to be implemented.

* Identify Mechanical/Electrical/Production constraints and bring them to the attention of the Engineering/Operations Manager.

* Liaise closely with colleagues in the Quality/Technical, Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation and Production Departments on efficiency/improvement projects.

* Liaise closely with the Works Mechanical/Electrical Engineer and Production Superintendents, discussing any issues as they arise.

* Undertake projects of improvement, extension or modification or equipment in order to optimise efficiency, reliability and safety.

* To adopt any changes in technology and equipment that are necessary to ensure the smooth running of the plant.

Process Engineer Qualifications and Experience:

* Technical Role gained in heavy process / chemical engineering industry

* Relevant degree level qualification in technical discipline - Chemical Engineering

* Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques

Full job description available on request.

This is a great opportunity to join the technical team of a company at the forefront of its industry