[Hiring] Chemical Process Technology Specialist @Solenis

Role Description

We are looking for a Chemical Process Technology Specialist to support and improve manufacturing performance across our European production network. In this role, you will act as a process owner and technical expert , working at the intersection of R&D, engineering, and plant operations . Your focus will be on:

• Scaling new products
• Improving existing processes
• Ensuring efficient, reliable production across multiple sites

This is a hands-on, impact-driven position — you will not only define improvements but also ensure they are implemented in the plants.

Location

This is a pan-European role and can be performed either remotely or from one of our sites. We are particularly interested in candidates located near or willing to travel regularly to key production locations, including:

• Bagnolo Cremasco (Italy)
• Enschede (Netherlands)
• Kirchheimbolanden (Germany)
• Lovosice (Czech Republic)
• Somercotes (UK)
• Valdemoro (Spain)

What You’ll Do

• Process ownership & support
  • Act as the subject matter expert for manufacturing processes across multiple plants
  • Support production teams in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
  • Ensure consistent application of process standards and best practices
• Scale-up & commercialization
  • Lead pilot and plant-scale trials for new products
  • Support transfer of new formulations from R&D into production
  • Drive successful commercialization across internal plants and external manufacturers
• Process improvement & efficiency
  • Identify opportunities to improve quality, cost, and productivity
  • Lead debottlenecking, capacity expansion, and sourcing optimization initiatives
  • Drive continuous improvement projects across the manufacturing network
• Technical analysis & decision support
  • Conduct capacity analysis, make vs. buy assessments, and sourcing strategies
  • Support process design and technical input for capital projects
  • Maintain and update technical documentation (formulations, specifications, process data)
• Collaboration across functions
  • Work closely with R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, and Plant Operations
  • Contribute to cross-functional project teams and product line initiatives
  • Share best practices across sites and drive standardization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in:
  • Process engineering
  • Manufacturing / operations
  • R&D within a chemical environment
• Experience in a chemical production environment is strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of:
  • Chemical processes and plant operations
  • Process optimization and troubleshooting
  • EHS and quality standards

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate data into actionable improvements
• Hands-on approach — comfortable working in plants and on the shop floor
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions
• Structured and result-oriented mindset
• Strong communication skills in English

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel across Europe (10–30%)
• Ability to work in an international, matrix environment
• High standards in safety, quality, and compliance

What We Offer

• A role with direct impact on manufacturing performance across Europe
• Exposure to multiple plants, technologies, and product lines
• Opportunities to drive visible improvements in cost, quality, and efficiency
• International environment with strong cross-functional collaboration
• Development opportunities within a global organization

Interested?

If you want to work close to production, solve real technical challenges, and drive improvements across multiple sites — this role offers both impact and visibility. Let’s connect.