Chemical Process Engineer

Job Description

About UsAt Saint-Gobain we pride ourselves on being innovative, customer focused, agile, open and engaging and entrepreneurial. We are also proud to have been named a Top Employer for 5 consecutive years. If you are well organised, you put your customer first,and you want to know what its like to work for a top employer that is working hard to make the world a better home; then please read on to find out more about this exciting opportunity to join us as a Chemical Process Engineer. Youll be working for Saint-GobainInterior Solutions in Hadleigh, Suffolk.The RoleOur Chemical Process Engineers are one of our most important roles in the business. A great Chemical Process Engineer will help keep our business running smoothly and take a lead role in the development and continuous improvement of the manufacturing systemson the Hadleigh site, with particular focus on optimisation of product recipes, in the key areas of plant safety, availability, yield, product and process quality, line speed and waste, whilst ensuring the products are consistently compliant to the requiredstandards and certification.. To support the business you will;

• Work in a safe manner and drive improvement in safety within the department. Prepare chemical assessments (for existing and new chemicals). Prepare and train others on SOPs, including for current / new equipment and tests.
• Lead and deliver manufacturing trials and subsequent testing of product and raw materials, and provide feedback to the team and suppliers. Drive improvement in manufacturing trial and testing processes.
• Support the manufacturing lines in solving technical problems, particularly linking chemistry and formulation to product performance.
• Identify and prioritise improvement opportunities through statistical analysis of production line data.
• Lead focused improvement activities to achieve optimum line performance regarding safety, quality, cost, OEE, density, output, waste.
• Assist with new product development, including specification and procurement of new equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis and analytical problem solving activities.
• To ensure that all key performance indicators [KPIs] and/or objectives set with your Manager are performed effectively and within target and agreed parameters.
• To encourage, promote, be involved and manage the risk assessment process to Saint-Gobain standards.
• Undertake any other duties as may be required by your line manager or the management team, consistent with the scope of the job
• To adhere to all policies and procedures and ensure that you respect these with regard to, though not limited to, health and safety, the elimination of waste and care for the environment, equality of opportunity and the prevention of fraud
• Support our purpose of "making the world a better home" and specifically contribute to our target of zero carbon by 2050

RequirementsFirst and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working; so whether youve never worked in this industry before, or had years of experience with one our competitors, youre just as likely to be a greatfit! A great Chemical Process Engineer at Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions is organised in their approach, showing good attention to detail so their work is accurate and reliable. As a methodical and approachable person, you will be able to work well on yourown and take full ownership and responsibility for the work you do.There is some specific [experience/skills/knowledge] we are looking for from suitable candidates;

• Experience in product development, ideally in construction products or similar industry, with skills in physical and chemical testing as well as small-scale sample development.
• Proven record of initiating, leading, driving and delivering continuous improvement changes across a number of projects
• Experience in Focused Improvement and FMEA/problem solving workshops
• Ability to produce and review detailed numerical and statistical analysis on line and overall plant performance.
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, practical ability and a can do, self-starting, flexible approach, ability to overcome obstacles and find solutions to achieve project goals.
• Strong understanding of technical and industrial standards and procedures.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to always link work to regulatory compliance and the best interests of customers and the business.
• Experience working in a fast paced continuous manufacturing environment.
• Safety qualification such as IOSH Managing Safely / NEBOSH General certificate.

Desirable

• Good understanding of machine systems and automation
• Practical experience in lean manufacturing such as Six Sigma