Process Engineer

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability, and sustainability in electronic materials.
Our Expertise:
Wafer Level Solutions: Revolutionizing wafer fabrication processes for enhanced efficiency and performance.
Semiconductor Assembly Solutions: Driving innovation in semiconductor assembly processes for unparalleled reliability.
Circuitry Solutions: Tailored solutions to meet the dynamic demands of modern circuitry.
Circuit Board Assembly Solutions: Elevating circuit board assembly processes for optimal performance.
Film & Smart Surface Solutions: Transforming electronics with cutting-edge materials and technologies for enhanced functionality and reliability.
Across diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, and infrastructure, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions has earned the trust of manufacturers worldwide. Our comprehensive range of high-quality solutions and technical services covers the entire electronics supply chain, empowering businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

We have a newly created opportunity for a Process Engineer at our site in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. In this role, youwill be responsible for Scale Up Process taking high performing technology to production, and the market. In addition, you will continuously improve, optimize and troubleshoot existing manufacturing processes, alongside sourcing, specifying and involved with installation of new equipment and machinery.

• Ability to process epoxy and polyurethane compounds, pastes and various liquid chemistries.
• Manage Scale Up process from R&D, through Scale Up lab to an effective and robust manufacturing process either on site or for Technology transfer to another ESI or toll blend site.
• Work with R&D to ensure DFMEA is completed and all necessary inputs for start of PFMEA process are prepared.
• Work with Quality and Manufacturing to ensure manufacturing capability studies are conducted, manufacturing risks are explored, and measures taken to reduce.
• Develop manufacturing and/or testing processes with focus on safety, quality, and repeatability for New Product Development and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Work with production team to resolve manufacturing and quality problems related to methods, processes, tooling, equipment, and product design.
• Develop and teach operating procedures to ensure they are fully effective. Use systems to build capability of operators and blenders.
• Sourcing, specifying and involved with installation and commissioning of new equipment and machinery.
• Implement innovative ideas to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Implement process improvements to achieve/exceed company KPI targets.

Ideally, you will have:

• A bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or industrial engineering, or similar related degree or proven relevant experience of working in a process engineer level role
• Willingness to participate in practical work in a cross-functional team
• Understanding of manufacturing production processes, ideally in a chemical blending environment, withexperience of different chemical blending processes
• Experience of managing (or significant involvement in) complex and varied projects
• Sound knowledge of a wide variety of production equipment with the ability to develop and write processes, both for manual instructions and HMI systems in automated equipment
• Strong core project management skills including planning, risk management and stakeholder management
• Analytical and problem solving mindset with proficient numeracy, written and verbal skills
• Strong understanding of technology to improve services
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Understanding of basic finance principles (budgets, ROI, etc)
• Ongoing commitment to training and continuous personal development

We understand that not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above. If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

To be successful in this role, you will need a highly developed understanding of project management principles and practice. In addition, you will:

• Be ableto form effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Demonstrate leadership and people managment skills
• Have an awareness and practice of lean methodologies
• Be able to manage change and the ability to influence
• Be a strong team player able to adapt and work with different people across multiple functions
• Be able to prioritise

As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance related bonus scheme. In addition, you will also receive a pension scheme, life assurance, health cash plan and 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service. We also have free on-site parking.

We provide a challenging but rewarding experience to our people - you will have an opportunity to learn, grow and contribute from your very first day. Our teams play an important role enabling technological breakthroughs in high growth industries around the world. We continuously invest in technologies and extensive learning and development tools which provide opportunities to challenge, develop and nurture your career.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.