We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of collagen products for the food industry. We supply high quality edible films and coatings to over 1,000 customers in more than 100 countries, delivering our purpose of Creating the Added Layer of Value’. Used by customers in the production of a wide variety of sausage and meat products, our aspirations reach beyond our current products and services, and appeal to our natural curiosity to improve what we do.
As a global organisation, we currently employ around 2,000 people spanning the Americas, UK/EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. We offer careers in research and development, science and food technology, manufacturing and supply chain operations, engineering, sales, and a range of other business support functions. We are always seeking talented people to join the amazing colleagues we have, to keep growing our business.
Our mission is to sustainably utilize technology and biomaterial science-based solutions, to delight our customers. We are a business committed to the pursuit of better. The constant pursuit of what’s next, what’s needed, what’s possible.
About the Role:
- Responsible for managing capital projects.
- Designing and installing new systems of a process nature to improve quality, safety and output.
- Assessing, supporting and troubleshooting systems already installed and utilised for production to increase uptime.
- Evaluate and improve processes in order to improve efficiency, reduce cost, improve sustainability and maximize profitability
Responsibilities:
- Formulate, assess and recommend process designs and improvements to enhance process performance, safety and product quality. Ensure compliance with environmental, safety and quality standards.
- Define, plan, and organise all aspects of a project including financial evaluation, control of budgets and timescales to meet the stated objectives of that project.
- Assess and specify all items of plant equipment required for a project, and be able to offer advice to others on plant selection and specification.
- Conduct risk assessments and utilize Process Hazard Analysis tools
- Perform commissioning and testing of new plant or systems, assessing their suitability for their stated purpose, and monitoring the performance once the system is live.
- Plan and implement system and process training, on both new and modified plant to production and maintenance teams.
- Supervise and control any external contractors that are utilised both on and off site during project life cycles to ensure that they are working safely to timescales, budgets and design criteria.
About You:
Skills:
- Should have good all round project management skills, and be able to ensure completion of multiple concurrent projects within the stated boundaries of cost, time and quality.
- Good analytical approach to problem solving coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to communicate and influence effectively at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Should have familiarity with process improvement methodologies.
Knowledge:
- Should be able to offer expertise on process plant design, evaluation, and construction materials and methods.
- Should have working knowledge of OSHA and ASME. Practical knowledge of AutoCAD, in particular the production of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.
Experience:
- Minimum educated to BSChE, with over 5 years of experience within the process industries.
- Must be experienced in carrying out Risk Assessments and utilizing process hazard analysis tools.
Closing Date:
9 th December 2026
*Please note, closing dates are subject to change and, at time of high volume of applications, this may be brought forward.
Equality and diversity at Devro:
We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive working environment in which all employees are respected and supported regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or social background. We expressly welcome applications from people with a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to ensure equal opportunities and actively combat discrimination – both in the application process and in everyday working life.
Chemical Engineer in Moodiesburn employer: Devro
At Devro, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Swansea site not only provides competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth but also encourages employees to make a meaningful impact in the procurement process, driving cost savings and supplier performance in a supportive environment.
