Chemical Process Technology Specialist
📍 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 design and technical input for capital projects
Maintain and update technical documentation (formulations, specifications, process data)
Collaboration across functions
Work closely with R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, and Plant Operations
Contribute to cross-functional project teams and product line initiatives
Share best practices across sites and drive standardization
Your Profile
Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related technical field
Minimum 5 years of experience in:
Process engineering
Manufacturing / operations
R&D within a chemical environment
Experience in a chemical production environment is strongly preferred
Solid understanding of:
Chemical processes and plant operations
Process optimization and troubleshooting
EHS and quality standards
Skills & Capabilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate data into actionable improvements
Hands-on approach — comfortable working in plants and on the shop floor
Ability to influence and collaborate across functions
Structured and result-oriented mindset
Strong communication skills in English
Additional Requirements
Willingness to travel across Europe (10–30%)
Ability to work in an international, matrix environment
High standards in safety, quality, and compliance
What We Offer
A role with direct impact on manufacturing performance across Europe
Exposure to multiple plants, technologies, and product lines
Opportunities to drive visible improvements in cost, quality, and efficiency
International environment with strong cross-functional collaboration
Development opportunities within a global organization
Interested?
If you want to work close to production, solve real technical challenges, and drive improvements across multiple sites — this role offers both impact and visibility. Let’s connect.