Senior Process Development Engineer

Job Description

If you have a passion to be involved in the development of disruptive technologies that seek to address global challenges, then there has never been a better time to join Stopford.Stopford excels in process technology innovation, bringing world class science and technology together, to serve the requirements of the low-carbon and circular economy sectors. We are now looking to expand our team to support the development and scale-upof our inhouse technologyPlasmergy, a novel energy from waste process.We would encourage you to visit our website to learn more about this innovative technology.Stopford has a truly exciting opportunity for a Senior Process Development Engineer to join the team on a full-time permanent basis to play a critical role in the technical development and commercialisation of Plasmergy as we rapidly expandour operations in the UK and internationally.The Senior Process Development Engineer Position As a Senior Process Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical development and scale-up of Plasmergy a novel Microwave Induced Plasma (MIP) Gasification process. Plasmergy provides an economically, environmentally andsocially acceptable alternative to incineration.This position presents the successful candidate with a significant opportunity to play a critical role in the technical development, and onward commercialisation of this disruptive process technology.You will lead and project manage the process scale-up, design, build and commissioning of Plasmergy test and demonstration facilities supported by Stopfords multidisciplinary engineering team.Your time will primarily be based at our office in Lancaster or our office at Knutsford (depending on the preference of the successful candidate) with occasional visits to Client sites.The Company Stopford is an international multi-disciplinary consultancy, engineering design, and project management services company founded in the UK in 1982. We work with companies around the world in emerging and existing industries, our ambition is to lead the wayin engineering a sustainable world towards a low carbon economy.We have ambitious plans for future growth over the next three to five years supporting our key clients in the renewables and green energies sector and commercialising Stopfords green technology portfolio. We have a significant opportunity to expand ouroperations in the UK and internationally and the role Senior Process Development Engineer will support this growth.Employment at Stopford brings many benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Profit related bonus scheme
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Free on-site parking
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees

To be successful in the role of Senior Process Development Engineer you will be/have:

• An engineering degree (chemical or general)
• Proven experience (minimum 3-5 years) of working within an engineering team
• Familiar with scale-up of process technologies, alongside working within a dynamic and fast paced innovation environment
• A full UK driving licence is essential

Please go to our website for a full job description to familiarise yourself with all the responsibilities, skills, and experience required before you apply.We look forward to receiving your CV for the role of Senior Process Development Engineer.Please note that we do not accept applications from agencies, and you must be eligible to live and work in the UK.Closing date: 28 June 2022Stopford reserves the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a suitable number of quality applications from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we would recommend that you apply as soon as possible.Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for an interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your applicationhas been unsuccessful.