Graduate Process Engineer

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

This role will work Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.  The successful candidate will need to be flexible at times to ensure a reliable and concentrated approach during trials and periods of runnability issues.

Competitive salary, 25 annual days leave plus 8 statutory days, toil, life insurance, pension and cycle to work scheme applicable.

Job Duties:

• Starts concentrated graduate program within Process Engineer duties whilst gaining experience on cross-functional collaboration according to agreed time schedule.
• Attend & effectively contribute to all meetings as required – (Process MDI, Safety Meetings etc.)
• Identify the causes of product quality & plant runnability issues, & their most cost-effective solution.
• Identify process improvements and implement new processes in conjunction with Production Management team.
• Provide guidance and support the improvement of services to the paper making process to support shift operations as required.

Responsibilities (e.g. KPI’s, budget, assignments):

• Responsible for identifying optimization potential of current processes, maintaining process documents and participating in process improvement projects.
• Continuously develop ways to reduce production costs by working closely with Production managers, Engineering and Quality team.
• Statistically record and analyze energy information from instrumentation throughout the to highlight long term process fluctuations
• Analysis and examination of data reporting to assess and report on trends as well as determining improvement processes required
• Participate long-term trials/projects with relevant departments, determining effectiveness & communicating with suppliers and contractors.
• Develop deep understanding for line quality inspection system operation
• Contribute to DCS/QCS improvement projects in collaboration with automation team
• Take part in plant trials in respect to process development and optimization.
• Maintain an active awareness of developments in available process control equipment and techniques.
• Train, coach and support new team members including apprentices
• Develop plans and recommendations for process improvements and CI opportunities.
• Stand in for Process Engineers for sickness and holiday cover 

RELATIONSHIPS (i.e. who you will interact with and nature of relationship):

• Support Production Management daily on process related topics
• Work as part of Production team supporting the objectives of Production Management
• Work in good collaboration with all members of the Production, Quality and Engineering teams daily
• Broaden network with other Magnera colleagues as necessary
• Relationship with central Business excellence team and the site key BE contact person

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or suitable alternative science or engineering discipline
• Experience from 24/7 continuous process environment in either Production, Process or CI roles are seen beneficial. 

COMPETENCIES:

• Self-motivated and able to manage own workload
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of Process Control Techniques, RCA’s and SOP’s.
• Knowledge of SAP System is seen favorable
• Strong MS Office skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills