Process Engineer 1

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Process Engineer I, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges, cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life-saving technologies, by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.

The role:
As a Process Engineer I, you will help drive our goals by:

• Supporting safe, reliable and efficient smelting operations through process engineering expertise and practical problem solving.
• Leading improvement initiatives that enhance process safety, asset performance, automation, throughput and operational reliability.
• Developing and maintaining process models that evaluate feed composition, material recirculation and downstream process impacts to support operational decision making.
• Using plant data, statistical analysis and operational insights to identify opportunities, reduce variability and resolve process constraints.
• Designing and delivering laboratory, pilot and plant-scale trials, ensuring appropriate risk assessments, approvals and technical documentation are in place.
• Collaborating with Operations, Engineering, EHS, Supply Chain and R&D teams to support commissioning activities, process development and future growth initiatives.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of process engineering fundamentals, including heat and mass balances, PFDs, P&IDs and process documentation.
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental, health and safety standards, including risk assessment and hazard study methodologies.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret complex process and operational data.
• Practical experience working in laboratory, pilot plant or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Competitive retirement savings
• Company matched Share Incentive Plan
• Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness
• Medical plans/health assessments
• Retailer and Wellbeing discounts
• Competitive annual incentive plan

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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