Graduate Process Engineer

Graduate Process Engineer 📍 Grangemouth 💰 £30,000 - £38,000 + Benefits 🎓 Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Engineering Graduates Welcome A large and complex manufacturing site near Grangemouth is looking to recruit a Graduate or Process Engineer to join its engineering and improvement team. This role offers the chance to gain broad exposure across a high-volume manufacturing operation where no two projects are the same. One week you could be supporting environmental improvement initiatives, the next improving equipment performance, reducing waste, supporting process optimisation projects, or contributing towards site safety and operational efficiency improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering graduate who wants genuine hands-on manufacturing experience within a fast-paced and technically interesting environment. Applications are welcomed from: Graduates Masters graduates Candidates with internships or industrial placements Engineers with up to 2-3 years' manufacturing experienceYou will work closely with production, maintenance, quality and engineering teams to analyse existing processes, identify inefficiencies, and help deliver measurable improvements across the site. Key Responsibilities Support process and improvement projects across manufacturing operations Analyse performance data and identify improvement opportunities Assist with root cause investigations and problem solving Work on projects linked to environmental impact, waste reduction and operational efficiency Support equipment and process optimisation initiatives Collaborate with operators, engineers and leadership teams across the site Contribute towards continuous improvement and safety initiatives What We're Looking For Degree or Masters in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Interest in manufacturing, process improvement or engineering projects Good communication and teamwork skills Motivated and eager to learn within a large manufacturing environmentInternship, placement year or manufacturing experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Package Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience Strong training and development opportunities Exposure to varied engineering and improvement projects Large-scale manufacturing environment Excellent long-term career development prospectsPlease note: sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this role