We're looking for an experienced
Process Engineer
to lead
Quality Assurance and Laboratory operations
at our Hettstedt site.
This is a
senior, hands-on leadership role
where you'll own product quality end-to-end, drive process improvements, and lead a laboratory team responsible for maintaining the highest standards across materials, safety, and compliance.
What you'll be responsible for
Quality Assurance & Laboratory Leadership
* Lead and develop the site's QA and laboratory functions
* Manage and mentor laboratory assistants
* Oversee quality control for incoming and outgoing materials
* Drive automation of QC systems to improve accuracy and efficiency
* Conduct quality inspections of finished products including
black mass, copper, aluminum, and plastics
Process & Continuous Improvement
* Identify and sustainably resolve process disruptions
* Develop and optimise process recipes to improve finished product quality
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives across process engineering
Compliance & Specialist Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with occupational health & safety, environmental, and quality standards
* Act as the site's
Radiation Protection Officer
* Support the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System
What we're looking for
Experience & Qualifications
* Degree in
Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Metallurgy
, or similar
* Experience in
waste management, recycling, or manufacturing environments
* Strong technical and chemical understanding with excellent analytical skills
* Knowledge of
H&S, environmental regulations, emissions, waste legislation, and quality standards
* Experience using systems such as
SAP
and laboratory instrumentation
Personal Attributes
* High sense of responsibility and ownership
* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
* Confident communicator with the ability to lead and influence
* Proven ability to provide technical leadership to teams
Why this role
* Senior leadership ownership at site level
* Real impact on quality, safety, and process performance
* Close collaboration with engineering, procurement, and operations
* Opportunity to shape and modernise QA and laboratory processes
Interested?
Apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation.