Process Engineer

We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. Our world class portfolio of brands – including International, Interpon, Nordsjö and Sikkens – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations. We are around 1 170 employees in the Nordic countries. At the three production sites in Sweden we produce and develop paints and coatings for consumer, retail, and industry customers. Our headquartered is situated in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands.
We are looking for a new Process Engineer for our site in Malmo. You will join the team of eight colleagues and get opportunity to grow in the international company with the passion for paints!


What can AkzoNobel offer you?
At AkzoNobel you are met by a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We work together with a focus on innovation and sustainability, to be the leader in our industry. Diversity enriches our workplaces and we work actively together with our employees to make them thrive and develop. We work strategically to become a better employer. This has resulted in that we have been appointed one of Sweden's Karriärföretag and received Top Employer certification 2023. We offer you an international working environment where you take on rewarding and challenging tasks that broaden your horizon and develop you in your role. You will work with competent and like-minded colleagues who share your attitude and enthusiasm. Welcome!


What you will do?
You will belong to the Process Engineering team of eight colleagues. Your main key responsibilities are following:
Optimizes the formulations while maintaining the right quality with the use of appropriate methodology and equipment, setting internal procedures as well as training required staff
Monitors the process performance through metrics and performs statistical analyses to take required actions to correct adverse trends and eliminate variations through short or long-term activities
Plays a key role in operational groups focused on investigating process issues and other production concerns together with preparing corrective action plans
Initiates and leads local Management of Change for new raw materials, formulations and packaging
Participates in/leads capital investment and Continuous Improvement projects
Provides expertise for Production Operators, Quality Controllers and R&D Lab Technicians when needed
Interfaces with Production Planning, Production Management, HSE, Commercial and R&D Departments to industrialize new products, raw materials and recipe changes as well as ensure the function of product scale-up process

This is a permanent position starting as soon as possible. You will be placed at our site just outside Malmö and you will report direct to Process Engineering Manager.


Who you are?
You have a University degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related field. This is more of a junior role, therefore you are recently gratuated or have a few years experience. You have excellent knowledge in both Swedish and English - spoken and written. Of course you have good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
As a person you have the ability to work in a team and independently as well as detail-orientation to ensure precise processes and you have the ability to take own initiative and ownership at work. You have good communication skills to work effectively with different departments in the organization.


Your application
Please write your application and attach your resume in English. We do not accept applications via email or phone.
At AkzoNobel we are very committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best selves. We strive to embrace diversity, tolerance and respect. Our recruitment process plays a major role in this journey as it lays the foundation for a diverse work environment. In our organization, all qualified applicants are treated from an equal perspective regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability.
For further information about the role, please contact Piotr Gomulak, Process Engineer Manager, piotr.gomulak@akzonobel.com
For further information about the recruitment process, please contact Samuel Johannesson, Junior Talent Acquisition Partner, Samuel.johannesson@akzonobel.com