Victrex is thrilled to announce a vacancy for a Development Engineer to oversee and execute engineering projects and enhancements at the DFDPM plant, ensuring compliance with the SHE standards expected of an Upper Tier COMAH facility. Responsibilities Manage the execution of minor capital projects, special revenue projects and plant modifications to meet requirements against specification, timescale, cost and to meet all relevant statutory and business engineering codes and regulations. To manage suppliers of contract engineering services ensuring that the level of service received is cost effective, of high quality and enables site targets to be achieved. Provide project documentation to fulfil the requirements of the engineering department systems. Provide engineering technical support to the engineering team in order to resolve and / or eliminate production problems. Sourcing and purchasing materials and resources for project implementation, via approved vendors. Develop and maintain documentation structures and systems to ensure information is current and readily accessible. Represent Rotherham on the Engineering standards committee to ensure that the required standards are maintained and updated so that they are inline with the site requirements. Provide shutdown planning support to ensure plans and work packages are suitable for efficient execution. Manage, co-ordinate and control external equipment suppliers, design contractors, installation contractors and service providers. As a member of the Rotherham Engineering team, the role is required to work alongside colleagues across all functions within Victrex. Skills and Qualifications Candidates should possess strong knowledge and relevant engineering experience, ideally within a project-based environment in the chemical industry. Experience with hazardous area electrical and mechanical equipment used in the process industry is essential. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with a methodical and systematic approach to job planning. They must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with sound analytical and numeracy skills. Attention to detail is crucial, as is the ability to forge strong relationships with key stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, especially EXCEL, and a working knowledge of AUTOCAD (desirable) are required. Familiarity with CMMS systems, particularly AX, is also desirable. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE. At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party. About Victrex Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices. With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders Vision and culture At Victrex we have a clear purpose: to bring transformational and sustainable solutions which address world material challenges every day. This underpins our core values; passion, innovation and performance which are at the heart of our business. Our culture is shaped by how we work together, driving for results with a focus on customers, continuous improvement and doing the right thing. Our values, passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of our business and we value and recognise how every employee plays an important role in enabling us to deliver our growth strategy. Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities. We have recently become winners of the prestigious Ecovadis Silver Award, which is a universal acknowledgement of our sustainability rating as being in the top 5% of over 75,000 companies. We are also proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer. Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know: The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team. We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth. We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chatwhatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start That email is: enablerecruitmentvictrex.com Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. Please talk to us about flexible working.