Process Engineer

Job Purpose

• Acts as the on-site process expert, with a thorough understanding of plant operations and processes; able to lead assessments of process changes and drive improvements through their implementation.

• Understands the impact of key process inputs and operating parameters on output performance, including productivity, quality, energy efficiency and water/waste management.

• Demonstrates practical knowledge of problem-solving tools and statistical concepts, along with a sound understanding of quality system principles.

• Effectively engages with key stakeholders, both on-site and off-site, to manage interfaces between Production, R&D, Marketing, Planning, and Procurement, as appropriate.

Key Accountabilities

• Utilizes statistical analysis and business excellence project management processes (e.g., MOCs) to identify key improvement areas and develop actionable plans to deliver benefits.
• Owns and monitors key plant process performance metrics, including Yield, Materials Manufacturing Efficiency (MME), Right First Time/First Run OK, batch cycle time, throughput, and other process-specific measures.
• Acts as the primary contact with off-site technical support functions and Marketing for product changes, including recipe modifications and raw material approvals.
• Applies appropriate change management tools and procedures (e.g., MOC) to guide product and process changes.
• Develops improvement plans for performance enhancement through focused activities, in collaboration with operations, and via capital projects.
• Serves as the on-site process expert with deep knowledge of plant operations; leads impact assessments of process changes and drives improvements.
• Ensures best practice transfer and knowledge sharing within the wider AkzoNobel network.
• Investigates root causes of process failures, develops solutions for non-conforming products, and implements corrective actions.
• Understands the Supply Chain strategy and contributes to the site development plan by translating current capabilities into actionable plans.
• Supports and contributes to business processes related to new product introductions.
• Manages personal professional development by setting and achieving individual targets.
• Possesses (or develops) strong knowledge of the paint manufacturing process.
• Ensures full compliance with all Health, Safety, Environment, and Security (HSE&S) regulations.
• Adheres to agreed and documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain world-class safety and quality standards.
• Develops and authors SOPs based on task/activity risk assessments.
• Actively contributes to environmental management improvements by practicing resource-efficient behaviors and complying with waste management and segregation procedures.
• Reports deficiencies or non-conformities in HSE&S, quality, and sustainability systems or processes.
• Participates actively in HSE&S, quality, and sustainability risk-reduction initiatives.
• Promotes workplace safety by keeping the work area clean and free from obstacles.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental systems and procedures.

Experience

4 to 6 years of experience in process engineering or operations roles within the process/manufacturing industry

Education

BSc in Engineering from a reputable institution.