Chemical Process Engineers

AWE PLC ,
Thatcham, Berkshire
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AWE is currently recruiting for Chemical Process Engineers within our manufacturing engineering division. Location: Reading/Basingstoke area Salary: £33,850 - £47,500 AWE offer a market-leading contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9-day working fortnight (every other Friday off) and flexible working hours. Part time hours will be considered. A salary sacrifice scheme is also available. AWE has been named in the Sunday Times Top 25 Big Companies to work for in 2019. We design and manufacture a wide range of products, materials and tools to support our mission. Our operations include precision component manufacture, fabrication, explosive formulation, fissile material production, rubbers and plastic and warhead assembly & disassembly. We are currently recruiting multiple vacancies within the manufacturing engineering function for Chemical Process Engineers within our high hazard technology centres (explosives and nuclear). The role will involve interfacing with the Technical Authority's and Design Authority's, giving direction to the maintenance and operations teams on the key operating parameters and conditions for process equipment. To enable this, you will be: Required to gain an understanding of the critical product features Review the PFMEAs for chemical processes to ensure process and material risks are understood and control measures in place Develop a clear understanding of the cause and effect associated with the chemical processes and implement controls to ensure processes are repeatable and produce compliant output Assisting in the technical training of front-line workers to ensure a shared understanding of critical process controls and operating parameters Education/Qualifications: Chemical engineering qualification or relevant work experience Ability to use data/statistical analysis software A basic understanding of Statistical Process Control A basic understanding of Design Of Experiment (eg; Taguchi) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Candidates must be willing to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able work in the appropriate designated areas. LI-GD

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