Pmma Process Engineer - Italy
Pubblicato il 29-09-2026 - Altro in Milano
In this role you will drive process development and continuous improvement, collaborating with R&D; and operations to deliver optimized processes and reliable equipment performance. You will produce specifications, balance material and utilities, and size installations while mentoring trainees. You'll contribute to safety reviews, start-up integrity, and ongoing performance enhancements. This is a hands-on, cross-functional position that shapes process design and project execution.
Develop and improve processes; write study specifications
Create material and utility balances for unit operation and cost clarity
Size equipment and installations with cross-functional support
Collaborate with R&D; to validate new processes or improvements
Prepare PFDs, P&IDs;, process descriptions and operating manuals
Conduct preliminary safety studies and participate in HAZOP reviews and relief device design
Train end-users on installed equipment
Propose lab or pilot trials based on industrial issues
Support R&D; projects and PMMA grade industrialization
Contribute to project lifecycle from equipment design to variable cost calculations
Coordinate with engineering firms and validate documents; engage with suppliers
Oversee construction phase; train engineers on projects
Prepare Process Design Package with the technical office
Plan test runs, sampling, and result interpretation
Ensure timely startup with required product quality and production capacity
Provide operations support and coordinate improvement actions
Troubleshoot complex issues and implement corrective actions
Implement Management of Change (MOC) processes
Maintain process documentation for workshop and engineering projects
Explore new technologies to boost performance or address recurrent issues
May supervise process trainees/interns
Support implementation of new investment projects by Technical Office
Work with Global Manufacturing and Engineering project teams as needed
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Proven experience in process engineering in an industrial setting
Strong knowledge of process design, equipment sizing, and safety analysis
Experience with PFDs, P&IDs;, and process descriptions
Experience with safety reviews (HAZOP) and pressure relief device design
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with R&D; support and process optimization is a plus
Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and support production teams
Fluent in English and Italian team collaboration effective communication problem-solving
PFDs and P&IDs;
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