Process Engineer

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Catalyst Technologies (CT) is a market leader in the syngas value chain. It develops and supplies high-value, specialty process technology and catalysts for chemicals and fuels processing to enable our customers to operate efficiently, profitably, and sustainably. With CT at the forefront of the transition to sustainable chemicals and fuels, the transition to net zero is creating exciting new opportunities in this sector.

The Process Engineer is responsible for providing technical support to the EHS, Production, Maintenance and Quality teams to improve safety, efficiencies, quality, and yield. The position will also support the development of new processes, lean initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts across the plants.

Your Responsibilities :

• Provides daily technical and process engineering support to the Production, EHS, Quality and Maintenance teams
• Defines and implements improvements in existing process and opportunities for new or additional systems.
• Provides technical support and problem solving to the manufacturing teams to timely troubleshoot production issues
• Monitors process conditions daily by evaluating trends and communicates findings to production and maintenance teams
• Supports site sustainability initiatives to meet JM targets
• Leads and / or participates in audits of existing processes for safety, environmental, and quality on a regular basis.
• Assures that effective and efficient process measures are in place.
• Uses and supports the company’s Management of Change (MOC) procedures. Lead MOCs from start to finish as directed
• Leads and / or participates in formal, documented process reviews of all new projects.
• Collaborates with EHS and Quality staff to assure manufacturing processes are safely designed, audited, and operated in accordance with company policies and procedures, which includes all appropriate local, state, and federal regulations and codes.
• Leads process-related projects as appropriate.
• Assures process documentation is complete, including, but not limited to process flow diagrams (PFD’s) (with material and energy balances), Process and Instrument Drawings (P&ID’s) and process descriptions.
• Learns and / or applies Lean, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement tools and techniques as required in support of operations Lean efforts
• Assures process control systems, including interlocks are properly designed, implemented, and regularly verified as required.
• Develops training material and provides training sessions to operations and maintenance teams
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements for the role :

How you will be rewarded :

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift- based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family. We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives.