Sr. Process Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead process improvement initiatives and drive operational excellence in our manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in chemical or mechanical engineering and a proven track record of process optimisation, troubleshooting, and project management.

Responsibilities:

• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, cost efficiency, and plant performance.
• Analyse, develop, optimise, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes using engineering principles, data analysis, and statistical methods.
• Design, evaluate, and implement process modifications, equipment upgrades, and capital projects.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and process maps.
• Support new product introductions, process transfers, and scale-up activities in collaboration with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D teams.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve process, equipment, and quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts through waste reduction, bottleneck elimination, process standardisation, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Manage projects from concept through implementation, including scope development, timelines, performance metrics, and stakeholder communication.
• Support equipment qualification, validation activities, and process capability studies.
• Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, and effective asset utilisation.
• Provide technical expertise and training to operations personnel, technicians, and other engineering staff.
• Work with vendors and contractors to specify, evaluate, and procure equipment, materials, and services.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and quality requirements while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in process optimisation, troubleshooting, and project management.
• Proficiency with process flow development, engineering calculations, and data analysis.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience working in or directly supporting manufacturing operations, including production troubleshooting, batch support, engineering trials, process improvement, process development or commercialisation.
• Experience with root cause analysis, Lean or Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, process capability and ISO systems.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

Benefits: FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits.