Chemical Engineer, Birmingham

TN United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Chemical Engineer in Birmingham, UK, with experience in energetics or powders. The role involves improving manufacturing efficiency, working with quality engineering, and applying Lean principles. Candidates should have a relevant degree, at least 3 years of experience, and be eligible for UK Security Clearance. The company offers career development and a variety of engineering projects in an innovative environment.
Are you a Chemical Engineer with experience working in energetics (Defence & Aerospace) or Powders (food industry)? We're seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented professional to join the team in Worcestershire. If you have a passion for implementing LEAN principles, quality control, APQP, and continuous improvement, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:
• Assess manufacturing requirements and assets to drive efficiency improvements.
• Play a key role in improving productivity KPIs.
• Work closely with the Quality Engineering Team on DFMEA (Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), PFMEA (Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), and Value Stream Mapping.
• Apply problem-solving methods such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis, and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning).
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance processes and eliminate waste.
• Engage in hands-on process development and optimization, adapting to plant equipment and process evolution.

Why this project?
• Be part of an innovative team driving advanced manufacturing solutions.
• Work on low-volume, high-complexity production with unique challenges.

Interested?

If you are a proactive and skilled Chemical / Production Engineer ready to make an impact, we look forward to hearing from you!

Chemical Engineer / Production Engineer – (Worcestershire, UK)
• Security Clearance Required*

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field i.e. Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of Chemical experience (preferably in aerospace, but automotive, rail, marine, medical devices, and energy sectors will be considered).
• Strong knowledge of Value Stream Mapping
• Green Belt Certification with a strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes (not just digital/software-based roles).
• Ability to de-risk processes to meet manufacturing standards and business demands.
• Awareness of ISO standards for Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and clean room environments.
• Strong project management and leadership skills (preferred).
• Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritize your career development with personalized support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:
• A personalized career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)
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