Job Description

Process Engineer
Vacancy Number: req4859
Location: Ditton
Location Address:
Foundry Lane, Ditton
Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8UB
United Kingdom
Closing Date: 10/08/2025
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives(TM). With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.
We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Process Engineer to join our Ditton site.
Who We're Looking For:
At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

• You view safety as a value.

• Chemcial/process engineering degree or HNC.

• A self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a highly regulated and proceduralised working environment.

• Experience of managing complex engineering projects from concept through to commissioning delivery.

• Management of risk through risk assessments, principles are hazard studies and process risk reviews.

• Experience working in pharamaceutical or cosmetic industry to quality standards such as cGMP.

• Knowledge of relevant industry legislation such as HASAWA 1974, PSSR and DSEAR and as relevant associated ACOP and guidance requirements.

• Good problem-solving capability and the ability to function efficiently in a complex manufacturing environment with multiple stakeholders.

• You will be able to demonstrate a successful track record of leading change.

• Experience in the development and delivery of long-term asset life-plans.

• Managing conflicting deadlines, identifying priorities and adapting accordingly.

• Software proficiency including Excel and CAD.

• Previous experience in hygienic process design and biotechnology is preferred.

What You'll Be Doing:
Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.

• Working within a team of process engineers, this role is an important role which helps to ensure ongoing optimised operation of the site.

• You will work with other technical, operational and engineering disciplines to identify, engineer and deliver projects to improve the safety, operability and profitability of the site.

• You will work closely with discipline engineers, operations teams and senior site leadership to define project goals, milestones, and deliverables.

• You will prepare cost estimates for projects and compile and submit capital expenditure requests.

• You will provide process engineering expertise in the design stage of projects in order to:

Clearly defined and agreed project scope which covers all requirements.
Develop design documentation such as PFDs, P&IDs and URS.
Resource efficient process design.
Specification of process equipment including for hazardous areas and pressure systems, including relief streams.
Development of control philosophies accounting for available operational resource.

• You will own and manage the budget for your projects and provide periodic updates to enable reporting of performance to the site senior team.

• You will attend safety review meetings for new projects and for existing operational plants and ensure that all risks of operation are managed to ALARP.

• Working with third party designers or vendors on process and equipment design to ensure relevant standard and functional requirements are met as intended through factory and site acceptance test.

• You will ensure compliance to our project delivery procedures and site management of change ensuring effective installation, commissioning and handover to end users, meeting all deliverables in the scope.You will adhere to all company policies and procedures in order to fulfil Croda's responsibilities whilst also ensuring legal compliance for existing process on site.

• You will become the process expert for discreet areas of the site and provide engineering input into root cause analysis, debottlenecking and troubleshooting exercises.

What We Offer:
Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme

• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)

• Private medical insurance

• Access to share plans

• Cycle to work scheme

• Car leasing scheme

• Generous parental leave

• Retail platform benefits

• Free car parking on Croda sites

Additional Information
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email candidate@croda.com.
Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.