Production Engineer

5 days ago


Newport, Newport, United Kingdom TN United Kingdom Full time

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

The Position

Solutia UK Ltd is a subsidiary of Eastman Chemical Company, the site was established in 1949 and Eastman acquired it in 2012. The key products produced are Therminol and Saflex (S-2075 plasticizer). The product end uses are photovoltaic heat transfer fluids used in solar electricity plants, and Saflex in architectural glazing and automotive glazing. The successful candidate will support the Newport site Production units and will report to the Project Engineering Manager. This is a site-based role at our Newport manufacturing site in South Wales and is therefore not remotely based.

The Role

The role is varied and no two days tend to be the same. Typical tasks will include:

  • Plant modifications and improvements, including Management of Change.
  • Driving, supporting and monitoring safety improvement programs.
  • Daily and monthly monitoring of production and quality performance.
  • Writing and updating operating instructions.
  • Process control and optimisation.
  • Close working with the production department and other site groups.
  • Functional safety testing and involvement in shutdowns.
  • Troubleshooting and use of techniques such as root cause analysis (RCA).
  • Minor project design and plant commissioning.
  • RM and Energy monitoring, identification and implementation of improvements.
  • Participation in improvement teams such as 6 Sigma.
  • Cost reduction initiatives.
  • Leading safety reviews, risk assessments, participating in PHRs, LOPAs.
  • Process alarm management.
  • Incident reporting and investigation.
  • Communication with offsite agencies such as the HSE and NRW.
  • Routine use of SAP.
The Person

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be flexible in their approach.
  • Have the ability to plan short and long-term work effectively.
  • Possess excellent communication skills.
  • Be degree qualified, ideally Chemical Engineering.
What We Offer
  • Contributory pension with up to 9% employer contributions.
  • Annual performance bonus plan.
  • Free private medical insurance with discounted rates for dependents.
  • Life insurance 4 x basic salary.
  • Group Income Protection.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Free eyewear provision.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Free car parking.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

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