We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.

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Process Development Engineer 
Ashington, Northumberland NE63 0XF
£competitive salary plus benefits

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose 
You will foster continuous improvement principles and process technology improvements for production processes, procedures and ways of working at our state of the art manufacturing facility in Ashington. This will involve delivering specific engineering projects and supporting site employees to deliver continuous improvement (CI) events.

Job Responsibilities 
•    Engage site team & deploy CI methodologies to improve HSE&S, Sustainability & Quality standards.
•    Identify areas of significant improvement & develop plans to realise the benefits.
•    Inspire & challenge colleagues to never be satisfied with current performance & support them to make small continuous steps forward.
•    Ensures transfer of best practice in and knowledge transfer out to the wider AkzoNobel network.
•    Investigate root cause of process failures & develop solutions.
•    Collaborate with colleagues to drive a lean continuous improvement programme.
•    Keep aware of new developments within & outside the business.
•    Contribute to the business process for new product introduction.

Job Requirements 
•    Six Sigma – Green or Black Belt Certification.
•    Experience in chemical or mechanical construction project engineering.
•    Project management experience.
•    Familiarity with the codes and standards regulating the chemical process industry.
•    Working knowledge of HAZOP, Risk Assessment, Audit, HSE plans.

What Makes You Stand Out
•    Degree (or equivalent) in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering. 
•    Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
•    Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
•    Experience in the batch chemical process industry.

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel 

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
•    Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
•    25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
•    Income protection.
•    Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
•    Employee Assistance Programme.
•    Employee Life Assurance.
•    Company pension.
•    product discounts.
•    Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team.  Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. 

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 38120 

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