Principal Process Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Process Engineer to lead the complex process engineering design assignments, supporting project delivery excellence, and driving innovation within a world-class minerals processing business.

As the Principal Process Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Design Leadership: Lead and coordinate the process design team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality engineering outputs that meet client and project requirements.
• Technical Expertise: Resolve technically challenging design problems, define design methods, and ensure compliance with relevant standards and specifications.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Interface across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Quality & Standards: Drive continuous improvement by reviewing and updating standard specifications and drawings.
• Client & Commercial Engagement: Support client interface, contribute to technical content of bids, and ensure technical risks are managed.

You are an experienced Principal Process Engineer with the following qualifications and background:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Metallurgy, or Process Engineering.
• Eligible to hold the professional title of "Ingenieur" or "Ingenieurin" in Germany.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in a design, consultancy, or operational engineering environment.
• Strong background in minerals processing and chemical plant projects.
• Proven leadership in managing technical teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office; MS Project is desirable.

We're on a journey and here is what we can offer you:

• Resource & Energy Transition Journey: Play a key role in advancing sustainability and innovation through engineering excellence, while contributing to project success and supporting professional growth.
• Career Growth, Development & Reward: You will be supported in your professional development and rewarded with a competitive remuneration package.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming workplace for all.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-calibre team and lead the delivery of process engineering excellence on a transformative lithium project. If you're ready to bring your process expertise to a global stage, we'd love to hear from you.