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Process Engineer

Nigel Wright GroupDurham, County Durham🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 29 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

<b>Our client</b>Are you the kind of engineer who enjoys solving problems, driving improvements and seeing the impact of your work firsthand?An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Process Engineer to join a growing organisation during a period of significant investment and change.

This is a role where you'll play a key part in shaping future operations, supporting major projects and helping deliver improvements that will have a lasting impact on business performance.<b>The role</b>Working closely with operational and engineering teams, you'll provide technical expertise across manufacturing activities, process development and improvement initiatives.

You'll be involved in a diverse range of projects, from feasibility studies and process optimisation through to new product introduction, commercialisation and plant improvement programmes.<strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>• Provide process engineering support across manufacturing operations.• Lead and contribute to feasibility studies and development projects.• Identify and deliver process optimisation and performance improvement opportunities.• Support product scale-up and commercialisation activities.• Participate in process safety reviews and risk assessments.• Support regulatory and compliance requirements.• Mentor and support less experienced engineers.• Contribute to strategic growth and business improvement projects.<b>What we’re looking for</b>• Degree-qualified chemical/process engineer or relevant technical qualification.• Experience within a complex batch heavy manufacturing process or chemical plant. • Strong understanding of process improvement and operational support.• Experience contributing to safety, compliance and risk management activities.• Ability to work independently and build strong relationships across teams.• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a desire to make a tangible impact.<b>Why Apply?</b>This is an opportunity to join a business that is investing in its future and its people.

You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values ideas, continuous improvement and professional development, while working on projects that genuinely influence the direction and success of the organisation.If you're looking for a role that offers variety, challenge and the opportunity to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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