Vacature Process Engineer

Our People Diversity and Inclusion

Process Engineer

Date: Feb 12, 2024

Location: Malmö, SE

We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities - and the environment - are increasingly relying on. Our world class portfolio of brands - including International, Interpon, Nordsjö and Sikkens - is trusted by customers around the globe. We are active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It is what you would expect from a pioneering paints company that is committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations. We have around 1 170 employees in the Nordic countries. At the three production sites in Sweden, we produce and develop paints and coatings for consumer, retail, and industry customers. Our headquarters is situated in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

What can AkzoNobel offer you?

At AkzoNobel you are met by a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We work together with a focus on innovation and sustainability, to be the leader in our industry. Diversity enriches our workplaces and we work actively together with our employees to make them thrive and develop. We work strategically to become a better employer. This has resulted in that we have been appointed one of Sweden's Karriärföretag and received Top Employer certification 2024. We offer you an international working environment where you take on rewarding and challenging tasks that broaden your horizon and develop you in your role. You will work with competent and like-minded colleagues who share your attitude and enthusiasm. Welcome!

What you will do?

In your role as a Process Engineer, you will belong to the Process Engineer Department, a team of nine. Your team will be composed of Process Engineers, Process Technicians, and a Packaging Specialist. The team's main purpose is to provide the best quality and highest efficiency of the production processes on the site. Your will:

• Play a key role in operational groups focused on investigating process issues and other production concerns together with preparing corrective action plans.
• Provide expertise for Production Operators, Quality Controllers and R&D Lab Technicians when needed.
• Interface with Production Planning, Production Management, HSE, Commercial and R&D Departments to industrialize new products, raw materials and recipe changes as well as ensure the function of product scale-up process.
• Participate in/lead capital investment and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Optimize the formulations while maintaining the right quality with appropriate methodology and equipment, setting internal procedures and training required staff.
• Monitor the process performance through metrics and perform statistical analyses to take required actions to correct adverse trends and eliminate variations through short or long-term activities.

This is a permanent position full-time. You will be situated on our site just outside of Malmö. You will report to the Process Engineering Manager.

Who you are?

As a person, you are positive, committed, and flexible. You are a "people person" who has an aptitude for communicating in a clear and pedagogical way at all levels of the organization. You are a team player and can work independently as well as with detail-orientation to ensure precise processes. You like to contribute, develop, and take initiatives and ownership at work. You have:

• University degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related field (min. Bachelor of Science).
• Experience in paints, coatings or a chemical environment is preferred, but not a must.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Very good command of Swedish and English both spoken and written.

Your application

At AkzoNobel we are very committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best selves. We strive to embrace diversity, tolerance, and respect. Our recruitment process plays a significant role in this journey as it lays the foundation for a diverse work environment. In our organization, all qualified applicants are treated from an equal perspective regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Please attach your resume in English since the hiring manager is English speaking, others will be rejected. We do not accept applications via email or phone.

For further information about the role, please contact

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Functie:	proces engineer
Startdatum:	13-02-2024
Ervaring:	Ervaren
Educatielevel:	WO
Contracttype:	Vast
Salaris:	onbekend – onbekend
Uren per week:	1 – 40

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