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Manufacturing | Process Engineering | Scale-up & Optimization
ChemicalProcessTechnologySpecialist
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“Chemical Process Technology Specialist. Skills: Process engineering, Manufacturing, Scale-up, Optimization. Act as subject matter expert for manufacturing processes. Support production teams in troubleshooting”
What You'll Achieve.
Direct impact on manufacturing performance across Europe; Visible improvements in cost; Visible improvements in quality; Visible improvements in efficiency
Industry & Context.
Analytical and problem-solving skills; Ability to translate data into actionable improvements
Willingness to travel across Europe (10–30%), Ability to work in an international, matrix environment, High standards in safety, High standards in quality, High standards in compliance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related technical field, Minimum 5 years of experience in Process engineering, Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing / operations, Minimum 5 years of experience in R&D within a chemical environment, Solid understanding of Chemical processes and plant operations, Solid understanding of Process optimization and troubleshooting, Solid understanding of EHS and quality standards
Nice to Have
Experience in a chemical production environment
What You'll Do.
Act as subject matter expert for manufacturing processes
Support production teams in troubleshooting
Ensure consistent application of process standards
Lead pilot and plant-scale trials
Support transfer of new formulations
Drive successful commercialization
Identify opportunities to improve quality
Identify opportunities to improve cost
Identify opportunities to improve productivity
Lead debottlenecking initiatives
Lead capacity expansion initiatives
Lead sourcing optimization initiatives
Drive continuous improvement projects
Conduct capacity analysis
Conduct make vs. buy assessments
Conduct sourcing strategies
Support process design
Provide technical input for capital projects
Maintain and update technical documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with R&D; Work closely with Engineering; Work closely with Supply Chain; Work closely with Product Management; Work closely with Plant Operations; Contribute to cross-functional project teams; Contribute to product line initiatives; Share best practices across sites; Drive standardization
Communication Scope
Communication skills in English
Full Job Description
📍 Europe (home‑based or site‑based) ⚙️ Manufacturing | Process Engineering | Scale-up & Optimization **Role Overview** We are looking for a **Chemical Process Technology Specialist** to support and improve manufacturing performance across our European production network. In this role, you will act as a **process owner and technical expert** , working at the intersection of **R &D, engineering, and plant operations**. Your focus will be on scaling new products, improving existing processes, and ensuring efficient, reliable production across multiple sites. This is a hands-on, impact-driven position — you will not only define improvements but also ensure they are implemented in the plants. **Location** This is a **pan-European role** and can be performed either remotely or from one of our sites. We are particularly interested in candidates located near or willing to travel regularly to key production locations, including: * Bagnolo Cremasco (Italy) * Enschede (Netherlands) * Kirchheimbolanden (Germany) * Lovosice (Czech Republic) * Somercotes (UK) * Valdemoro (Spain) **What You’ll Do** _Process ownership & support_ * Act as the subject matter expert for manufacturing processes across multiple plants * Support production teams in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues * Ensure consistent application of process standards and best practices _Scale-up & commercialization_ * Lead pilot and plant-scale trials for new products * Support transfer of new formulations from R&D into production * Drive successful commercialization across internal plants and external manufacturers _Process improvement & efficiency_ * Identify opportunities to improve **quality, cost, and productivity** * Lead debottlenecking, capacity expansion, and sourcing optimization initiatives * Drive continuous improvement projects across the manufacturing network _Technical analysis & decision support_ * Conduct capacity analysis, make vs. buy assessments, and sourcing strategies * Support process
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