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.