Process EngineerLocation: North LincolnshireSector: Chemical Manufacturing / Process IndustryType: Permanent

Elevation Recruitment Group are supporting an exciting opportunity that has arisen to join a growing Process Engineering team within a well-established manufacturing business. This is a great time to join, with continued investment, a strong improvement culture, and a clear long-term strategy.

This role would suit a technically strong Process Engineer who enjoys being close to operations, driving improvements on the plant, and seeing their ideas translate into real-world results.

The RoleAs a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in optimising manufacturing processes to improve yield, quality, throughput, and overall plant performance. You’ll work closely with operations and other engineering functions, providing hands-on technical support while also leading structured improvement and innovation projects.

You will be involved in day-to-day plant activity as well as longer-term continuous improvement initiatives, helping to ensure processes are safe, stable, efficient, and scalable.

Key Responsibilities-Drive improvements in process performance, cost efficiency, and technology within a defined manufacturing area-Carry out regular process audits and monitor key control parameters, identifying and resolving deviations-Monitor and optimise energy and fuel consumption while maintaining product quality-Work closely with operators to develop and embed robust control plans across shifts-Use PLC and process control tools, in collaboration with other engineering disciplines, to reduce variation-Apply statistical techniques to analyse data and reduce process variability-Provide day-to-day technical support to operations, supporting troubleshooting and decision-making-Lead and contribute to continuous improvement and process innovation projects using methodologies such as DMAIC, Six Sigma, and Stage-Gate-Facilitate process meetings to ensure alignment on performance targets and changes-Support quality and measurement systems in collaboration with the Quality team

What We’re Looking ForQualifications (non-negotiable)Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering (MEng or equivalent)

Experience-Background in chemical manufacturing or a similarly high-hazard process environment-Strong understanding of core chemical engineering principles and process optimisation-Experience working closely with production teams in a plant-based role

DesirableLean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalentAwareness of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001IOSH Managing Safely or similar H&S qualification

Key Skills and AttributesHands-on, proactive, and comfortable working in fast-paced manufacturing environmentsAnalytical mindset with a strong focus on data-driven decision makingAble to simplify complex technical concepts and communicate them clearlyConfident communicator, able to influence at all levels of the businessHighly motivated with a genuine drive for continuous improvementStrong team player with excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills