Process Engineer

Process EngineerSynthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.Your Responsibilities- Serve as the technical expert for daily production operations, proactively supporting safe, efficient plant performance.- Engage closely with operators, supervisors, maintenance, and process engineers to ensure high-quality, consistent production.- Act as the OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) champion, analyzing data, identifying losses, and driving continuous improvement Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for production issues, alarms, and equipment performance concerns.- Identify safety, quality, and process improvement opportunities; prioritize actions and implement sustainable long-term solutions.- Ensure compliance and continuous improvement with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in all chemical process-related work, including, but not limited to, participation in process hazard analyses for hazardous processes, design of layers of protection barriers, auditing barriers, and development of preventive operating routines related to safety critical barriers.- Support safe manufacturing and regulatory compliance (PSM, RMP) through PHA participation, MOC adherence, SOP development, and incident Lead and facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities for production events, quality deviations, customer complaints, and safety incidents.- Own production-related projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.- Support new product development, scale-ups, and product modifications, acting as the technical point of contact.- Provide backup support for DCS and process control troubleshooting as needed.Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.- 3+ years of experience in a reactive chemical or similar process manufacturing environment.- Demonstrated ability to rapidly assess situations and make sound technical decisions.- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and facilitation skills with the ability to drive measurable outcomes.- Proven track record of initiating and leading process improvements.- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and process Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interface at all levels of the Willingness to adjust schedule to support urgent production needs.- Effective contributor in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.Preferred Qualifications- Experience with Instrumentation and PLC systems (Allen Bradley, Siemens).- Prior work with DCS systems.- Experience in PSM-regulated facilities.- Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems.- Exposure to Lean / Six Sigma tools and methodologies.- Functional knowledge of AutoCAD.- Previous experience in emulsion polymerization or other reactive chemical processes.Working Requirements- Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend or off-shift support as required.- Flexibility to adjust work hours based on production demands.Global Benefits OverviewCompetitive, market-aligned compensationDiscretionary global bonus schemeDiscretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positionsCompany car or car allowance – varies by region and roleHealthcare – tailored to regional locationsParental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needsLearning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offersWellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiativesRetirement / pension contributions – plans vary by countryCulture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrivePerformance culture, global reward & recognition programmes