At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead process engineering for exciting capital projects in manufacturing.
- Company: Join Sherwin-Williams, a leader in innovative coatings and solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, competitive rewards, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a commitment to safety and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable engineering solutions across Europe.
- Qualifications: Degree in Chemical Engineering with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join our Regional Engineering Team and provide process engineering and process safety expertise for capital projects across our manufacturing network. The role will initially focus on resin and coating production for beverage, food and household packaging. However, it will require process expertise development across multiple paint and coating segments.
Working across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and process definition through design, commissioning and start-up, the candidate will help deliver engineering solutions that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable, in compliance with applicable legislation, company engineering standards, and Environmental, Health and Safety and Process Safety Management requirements.
Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
- Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
- Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
- Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
Eligibility to Work: You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying.
Equal Opportunity Employer: An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.
Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
You will bring strong chemical engineering fundamentals, practical manufacturing experience and sound technical judgement. Through collaboration and technical leadership, you will help project teams manage risk, improve manufacturing performance and embed process safety into every stage of engineering design and project delivery.
You will also support the development of standardized, innovative and sustainable solutions while strengthening process engineering capabilities across the regional organization.
Ideal Candidate:
- Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Approximately 5 to 8 years of relevant process engineering experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical or another regulated process-manufacturing industry.
- Experience in chemical process design, capital-project execution and process-equipment specification.
- Familiarity with applicable regulations and good engineering practices, such as ATEX, DSEAR, Seveso/COMAH, NFPA, API or equivalent requirements.
- Ability to work effectively across functions, sites and cultures, with regional travel as required.
- Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.
- Experience in resins, coatings, paints, polymers or specialty chemicals is desirable.
- Willing to travel across Europe up to 40-50% of the time.
Provide process engineering support for regional capital projects from concept through commissioning and handover. Develop and review process designs, PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, equipment specifications and engineering calculations. Translate manufacturing, quality and business needs into practical, safe and sustainable engineering solutions. Lead or support process-risk assessments, including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, hazardous-area classification and SIL verification, as applicable. Support equipment selection, technical bid evaluations, commissioning, start-up and process troubleshooting. Collaborate with manufacturing sites, EHS, R&D, Quality, Procurement, engineering contractors and suppliers. Promote engineering standards, best practices and knowledge sharing across sites and businesses. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and project teams.
Senior Process Engineer, Regional Engineering employer: Sherwin-Williams
At Sherwin-Williams, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. As a Production Operative, you will benefit from flexible working patterns, comprehensive training opportunities, and a commitment to health and safety standards, all while contributing to a team that values collaboration and community engagement. Join us in a role where your skills can shine and grow within a company dedicated to inspiring and improving the world around us.
