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Job Title: HC Processing Engineer – Europe
Location: Port Sunlight R&D
Work-Level: RH4
Reporting to: Jen Cromie
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Research & Development – Home Care category – Europe Business Unit
JOB PURPOSE
The Home Care Business Europe in Port Sunlight is responsible for designing novel and appealing product innovation and renovation (Fabric solutions, Fabric sensations, Home & Hygiene).
Working in the Home Care Business Unit team, you will be part of a broader world class processing capability, developing and optimising manufacturing processes for the launch and efficient manufacture of the Europe portfolio and Big Bet innovations
It requires the individual to develop an understanding of scale up principles, in-depth knowledge of manufacturing technology and material-process-product interactions.
This understanding needs then to be converted into decisions, actions and initiatives that support and deliver the divisional strategy, targets and plans.
Process Development Engineers are not just technology specialists, but also work as integrators to bring needs from different functions and locations together into one technical solution. If you love to be part of the action that turns our science into products at scale , if you enjoy bringing your expertise & creativity to solve problems and make things better and if you enjoy working with people across functions, then this could be the perfect role for you.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work independently to deliver a programme to:
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Work with international and interdisciplinary teams (R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, etc.) to scale up and adapt bench-scale processes to pilot and manufacturing scale.
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Use process knowledge to help develop and deliver novel products and processes for new consumer offerings and provide strategic supply chain advantage.
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Develop process specifications, align with receiving teams and implement at manufacturing facilities.
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Deliver training to innovation receiver (Unilever factories team or 3P)
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Generate ideas for new products and better ways to manufacture new and existing products.
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Generate ideas for end to end manufacturing process optimization.
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Devise and execute experimental programs to do and validate successful scale up.
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Execute lab, pilot plant and factory trials to start-up new manufacturing processes
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Produce product prototypes for consumer testing and for stability studies.
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Analyse products and data from pilot and main plant scale to gain process insights and develop digital tools.
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Assess feasibility of new manufacturing process in line with current factory capabilities and or support definition of any extra requirement
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Generate ideas for Batch cycle time optimization
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Identify inefficiencies manufacturing processes, waste management, and complexity reduction and implement improvement measures.
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Support capability development workstreams around new technologies and/or new WoW, especially digital tools around data analytics and modelling.
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Lead problem solving and troubleshooting activities in manufacturing around Quality, Cost, New/alternative raw materials, and efficiency
ALL ABOUT YOU
Experiences, Skills & Qualifications
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M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Chemical or Process Engineering.
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In depth knowledge of relevant processing equipment principles and practices
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Computer literate and digital savvy
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Data mining, capture and analytics for problem solving and modelling
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Communication and presentation
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Project management
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Experience with laboratory analysis techniques advantageous
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Process safety
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Growth Mindset
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Must have a “hands-on” approach to pilot plant and laboratory scale-up activities. Need to be able to work in a safe, disciplined manner.
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Accountability and Responsibility
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Building talent and teams
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Enthusiastic problem-solving attitude
Leadership
Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
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PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
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PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
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CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
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PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
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AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
NOTES
Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed and include your Future Fit Plan if possible.
By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.
Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner Hannah Cottier on [email protected]
What we offer
Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.
Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com).
Relocation to the UK
Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside the UK, if successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded with the potential to reclaim some specific pre-approved expenses up to £5,000. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions.
