Process Automation Engineer

We're looking for a Process Engineer to drive long‑term improvements and support capital projects within our manufacturing operations. This role focuses on process design, optimization, and implementing best practices to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

• Develop and improve process designs, models, and technical solutions.
• Lead systemic problem‑solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and lead new product / formula introductions and technology transfers.
• Provide process engineering input for capital projects, including design packages, simulations, and safety reviews.
• Drive standardization and implement global process engineering best practices.
• Conduct economic evaluations and develop proposals for process improvements and capital investments.
• Act as a technical liaison and provide training on process chemistry and equipment.
• Own key Process Safety Management (PSM) elements and participate in hazard analyses.

• Strong understanding of process chemistry, control systems, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in process design, continuous improvement, and project leadership.
• Ability to collaborate across Technology, Business, and Manufacturing teams.
• Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Engineering degree, or working towards.
• 5+ years experience in a Hazardous manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Management of relevant country Health and Safety legislation.
• Experience of Computer Maintenance Management Systems.
• Regulatory understanding, including PSSR, LOLER, PUWER, HASAW 1974, SEVESO / COMAH.
• Working knowledge of ATEX.
• Commissioning and Management of Change.
• Advanced PC skills essential.

• Work‑life balance that supports your wellbeing.
• Competitive compensation programme.
• Bonus plan to reward your impact.
• Private medical insurance.
• Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment.
• Be part of innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry.
• Access to Sherwin Academy for continuous training at all levels.
• Wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion networks and support, and &E programmes that make a difference.

At Sherwin‑Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin‑Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people.

Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in :

Life

with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well‑being

Career

with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution

Connection

with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin‑Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.