Process Engineer

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. 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 use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
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Drive process optimization and continuous improvement in coatings manufacturing to enhance product quality, operational efficiency, process reliability, and cost effectiveness through process engineering, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Kaizen, troubleshooting, scale-up, and compliance with established standards, while ensuring Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements
Develop and optimize coatings manufacturing processes, including pre-kitting of raw material, mixing, dispersion, grinding, let-down, and filling. Support process trials, commissioning, scale-up, and qualification of new products and equipment
Monitor production performance, analyze process parameters, yields, cycle times, losses, and deviations, and identify improvement opportunities using production data and root cause analysis (RCA).
Conduct production trials, evaluate process and equipment performance, validate process changes, and collaborate with Production, QC, Engineering, and RDI team on equipment upgrades and process modifications
Establish standard operating procedures (SOP) practices including Work Instruction (WI), Standard Working Sheet (SWS), and One Point Lesson (OPL), optimize operating parameters, production sequences, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput, quality, and resource utilization
Evaluate alternative process parameters, production sequences, equipment capacities, and process scenarios to identify potential bottlenecks and optimize manufacturing performance.
Improved process planning, reduced trial-and-error activities, and better-informed technical and operational decisions.
Manage cost and time constraints.
Evaluate process costs, cycle times, material losses, energy consumption, and resource requirements. Prioritize improvement projects based on business impact and implementation feasibility.
Reduced manufacturing costs, improved cycle times, optimized resource utilization, and delivery of improvement projects within agreed timelines.
Identify and assess process, equipment, quality, and HSE risks associated with routine operations, process changes, new products, and equipment modifications. Define and follow up on appropriate mitigation actions.
Reduced operational and process risks, improved process safety, and compliance with applicable HSE and quality standards.
Provide process documentation and operating instructions.
Develop and maintain process specifications, working instructions or operating procedures, process flow diagrams, parameter standards, troubleshooting guides, and change-control documentation. Train relevant personnel on revised processes and standards.
Accurate and controlled process documentation, consistent operating practices, effective knowledge transfer, and sustained compliance with manufacturing standards.
Apply HSE principles and implement workplace improvement projects.
Implement Life-Saving Rules (LSR) and Golden Principles in daily operations, ensure proper use and maintenance of provided personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively participate in HSE and ALPS programs, including 5S activities, to promote a safe, compliant, and continuously improving workplace.
Safer working conditions reduced environmental impact and operational risks, improved resource efficiency, and sustained compliance with HSE standards and continuous
a. Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline. \
b. Additional training or certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, process safety, or quality management is preferred.
c. 2–3 years of experience in process engineering, production, or manufacturing, preferably in the paint and coatings industry. Special Skills / Knowledge
d. Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making.
e. Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
f. Good communication and coordination skills to work effectively with related teams.
g. Ability to manage multiple improvement projects and follow up on corrective actions.
h. Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
i. Good command of spoken and written English.
j. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as SAP/ERP.
k. Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) principles, including chemical handling and workplace risk management.
a. Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.
b. Additional training or certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, process safety, or quality management is preferred.
c. 2–3 years of experience in process engineering, production, or manufacturing, preferably in the paint and coatings industry.
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.
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