Mid Green occupationEngineering and manufacturing
Science industry process and plant engineer
Helping design the manufacturing process for science-based technology and products.
Summary
A Science industry process and plant engineer will be involved in process design and manufacture of chemical, biological or science based technology industrial or consumer products using solid, liquid and gaseous media. They will apply their knowledge of underlying engineering principles to implement and develop new processes or plant and to support product development; and work autonomously and as part of a wider scientific & engineering team. They will use project management skills to develop and manufacture products on time, on cost and to the right product quality. They will be proactive in identifying and supporting engineering solutions to challenging problems, be able to identify areas for business improvement and propose innovative ideas. In all contexts working safely and ethically is paramount and many companies operate under highly regulated conditions because of the need to control the quality of products and safety of their manufacture. Process specialists are involved in conception, design and operation of processes and may also be involved in pilot plant scale-up, manufacturing and packaging operations. Plant specialists ensure the plant, equipment and manufacturing assets are monitored and optimised to support the current and future processing operation whilst offering best value to the organisation. Both process and plant roles are critical to efficient manufacturing operations and they will frequently work together and will share a common set of skills that allows them to cover common aspects of their specialist roles.
Typical job titles include
- Biochemical engineer | Chemical engineer | Maintenance engineer | Plant engineer | Process control engineer | Process engineer | Process safety engineer | Project engineer
Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
K1:
Core engineering principles including mathematics and science and their application to relevant area of specialism.
K2:
The product manufacturing process within the science industry
K3:
Principles of computer aided design; computer aided engineering and appropriate engineering informatics packages.
K4:
Engineering project management procedures and how to incorporate these into the engineering/scientific work environment
K5:
The internal and external regulatory environment pertinent to the science sector
K6:
Industrial finance: capital and operating expenditure, particularly when applied to feasibility studies and comparison of competing tenders
K7:
The business environment in which the company operates including personal role within the organisation, ethical practice and codes of conduct
K8:
The principles of process and product safety and sustainability relevant to the sector
K9:
The principles of quality management processes relevant to the sector e.g. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA).
Technical Educational Products
- ST0473: Science industry process and plant engineer (degree) (Level 6) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0473
- Status:
Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £44,011 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 2125 Production and process engineers
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 2125/01 Chemical engineers
- 2125/02 Control and instrumentation engineers
- 2125/99 Production and process engineers n.e.c.
S1:
Ensure the control, within own area of responsibility, of major accident hazards, health & safety, to statutory, mandatory and environmental standards.
S2:
Ensure that targets are met and maintained, within own area of responsibility, whilst complying with defined company procedures and legislative requirements
S3:
Prepare for and perform process/plant engineering tasks using the appropriate techniques, procedures and methods
S4:
Support the evaluation, submission, planning, installation and commissioning of capital, maintenance and revenue projects to improve process performance
S5:
Work autonomously to analyse, interpret and evaluate engineering data, presenting the results and problem solving approach clearly and concisely in written and oral form, using technology where appropriate to assist with and evaluate activies
S6:
Apply continuous improvement techniques and support existing manufacturing principles to drive effectiveness and efficiency.
S7:
Manage and/or support the introduction of new technologies and practices
S8:
Use creative thinking and problem solving to challenge assumptions, innovate, make new proposals and build on existing ideas.
S9:
Plan and prioritise process/plant tasks using project planning tools, review and evaluate progress against objectives and investigate alternative scenarios
Technical Educational Products
- ST0473: Science industry process and plant engineer (degree) (Level 6) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0473
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £44,011 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 2125 Production and process engineers
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 2125/01 Chemical engineers
- 2125/02 Control and instrumentation engineers
- 2125/99 Production and process engineers n.e.c.
B1:
Have a safety and quality approach that ensures strict compliance and a disciplined, responsible attitude to mitigate and manage risk
B2:
Communicate appropriately to a scientific and non-scientific audience
B3:
Is reliable and shows integrity and respect for confidentiality on work related and personal matters, including appropriate use of social media and information systems.
B4:
Work autonomously and interact effectively within a wide, multi-disciplinary team, understanding the impact of work on others, especially where related to workplace ethics, diversity and equality
B5:
Applies a logical thought process, being able to incorporate the ideas of others and quickly process information
B6:
Handles and responds to change, adjusting to different conditions, technologies, situations and environments
B7:
Take responsibility for continuing personal and professional development, demonstrating commitment to learning and self-improvement and support the development of others as appropriate
Technical Educational Products
- ST0473: Science industry process and plant engineer (degree) (Level 6) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0473
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £44,011 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 2125 Production and process engineers
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 2125/01 Chemical engineers
- 2125/02 Control and instrumentation engineers
- 2125/99 Production and process engineers n.e.c.
