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Process Development Engineer Location: North West Contract: 12 Months (Inside IR35) Job Type: Full Time, Shift Rotation Including Nights We are seeking a driven and skilled Process Development Engineer to join our dynamic operations team at a Top Tier COMAH chemical manufacturing facility. In this role, you will bridge the gap between laboratory research and full-scale plant production. You will lead process scale-ups, optimise existing chemical unit operations, and drive continuous improvement projects focusing on safety, yield, energy efficiency and sustainability. Key Responsibilities * Process Scale up: Design, test and transition new chemical processes from bench-scale and pilot plant to full manufacturing scale. * Optimisation & Troubleshooting: Analyse plant performance data, identify root causes of process variation and resolve technical bottlenecks. * Safety & Compliance: Ensure all new and existing processes strictly comply with UK health, safety and environmental regulations (E.G COMAH, DSEAR, ISO standards). * Project Management: Deliver engineering projects on time and within budget, managing cross functional teams from concept to commissioning. Key Requirements * Education: Bachelor's or master’s degree in chemical engineering or a closely related discipline. * Experience: Hands on experience in a chemical, petrochemical or highly regulated manufacturing environment