Job Description

Company Overview

Food manufacturing and processing are amongst the most resource intensive industries on the planet and this sector is increasingly searching for solutions to deliver increased sustainability and Carbon Net Zero targets. Ozo Innovations have developed advanced electrochemical systems, which transform water and salt into a powerful cleaning agent and disinfectant, that enables customers to reduce their energy and water consumption, transform their chemical supply chain and deliver valuable process efficiencies in their manufacturing facilities.

Ozo Innovations place value on being trusted by our customers; the contribution, collaboration and participation of all employees; we are open to bold ideas, and we consistently deliver on our promises.

Role Profile

We are looking to appoint a Process Chemical Engineer to lead all aspects of process engineering and be the subject matter expert (SME) for this field of engineering within Ozo Innovations.

Reporting into the Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for in helping design and develop all elements of the process engineering required by Ozo Innovations.

This is an interesting and varied role which involves the design and development of new and innovative chemical process plant equipment via P&ID creation, risk assessments, managing a BOM and working within a multidisciplinary engineering team. The role will also involve some oversight of the CAD engineering function.

The successful applicant will be part of the Ozo Engineering team delivering all product development for Ozo's innovative process plant systems and equipment. You should be used to specifying the following type of equipment; piping, valves, instrumentation (flow meters, temperature sensors etc), pumps, dosing equipment and storage tanks.

To be successful you will thrive on investigating innovative new engineering approaches and strengthen our culture of openness where everyone is encouraged to help their colleagues to contribute to the business success; be open to bold ideas; and have a desire for continued learning whilst focusing on the delivery of results with the wider team.

This role will be primarily office-based at our Kidlington facility. While office-based, all roles are expected to include some travel and client support, this can account for up to 20% of overall working time. Employees are expected to be in the office and to manage their working-from-home days to ensure adequate office cover and support.

with travel to support client sites and installations at customer sites primarily in the UK.

Essential Requirements

Degree / HND in Chemical Process engineering or a relevant engineering discipline OR a substantial amount of related work experience.

Key Responsbilities

Lead Chemical process engineering for Ozo Innovations product development of all process engineering related activities.

Working within a specialised engineering team developing and specifying new innovative products to unique customer requirements.

Own and create the P&ID required for a given system.

Create DFMEA/Risk assessments of existing and new platforms.

Create and Own the Master Bill of materials working alongside other team members.

Lead creation of Process Flow Diagrams and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams.

Lead creation of Operation and Control Logic Flow Diagrams.

Lead with design calculations and process equipment specifications.

Be involved in practical aspects of building initial process systems in house working with the build team.

Instruct CAD engineering on the design working with the Head of Engineering.

Supporting test plan creation and writing of test reports.

Produce operational and regulatory documentation.

Assessing safety and environmental issues for associated plant.

Assessing compliance with relevant industrial standards.

Investigating and troubleshooting system problems related to process engineering.

Be the subject matter expert for Ozo Process Engineering

Skills and Knowledge

Ability to work on own initiative, good communicator.

Knowledge of chemicals and chemical processes.

Materials engineering experience.

Experience designing hydraulic / water-based systems.

This role needs good organisational skills.

Able to create, structure and own a BOM correctly.

Able to visualise and understand how our process equipment and systems will work.

Have a collaborative teamwork approach -Not afraid to get your message across.

Good standard of technical writing and presentation of results.

P&ID creation, interpretation and knowledge -Use of Draft sight software for P&ID creation.

Solidworks CAD experience is useful along with 3D visualisation.

Flow and pressure calculations, able to specify pumps, valves, piping etc.

Risk assessment creation knowledge.

Practical, hands-on mechanical skills would be an advantage to assist with prototype /development stages for piping, pumps etc

CE/UKCA marking work knowledge would help

Desirable

Machinery Directive knowledge 2006/42/EC

CAD solid modelling experience, ideally Solidworks

CAE / simulation experience

PVCu piping, valving assembly and design knowledge

Pressure, flow, specifying pumps

Practical skills would be advantageous

Structured problem-solving tools and root cause analysis experience, 8D, DFMEA

Knowledge of aqueous electrochemistry and electrolysis

German language speaker / knowledge (not critical, but useful)

What we offer

A positive work environment. Our Oxford office is home to small and experienced scientific and technical teams. We care about making good products safely. We care about understanding the science, and the customer. We value team communication and collaboration. We support personal development and continual improvement.

Salary of 45,000 to 48,000 per annum depending on experience

Annual discretionary bonus scheme.

Contributory, salary sacrifice, pension scheme up to 5% of salary

25 days of holiday, increasing with length of service.

Ozo Innovations is an equal opportunities workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Employee mentoring programme Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Work from home
Application question(s):

Have a full UK driving Licence
Work Location: In person