Process Engineer

Closing Date: TBC

Location:
Luxembourg / Uplift360 site Job Title: Process Engineer

Job Type
Fixed term

Salary:
€68,000 – €80,000 per year

About the Role
We are seeking a practical Process Engineer to convert laboratory dope preparation and spinning procedures into scalable, robust, and repeatable processes. The role focuses on preparing and spinning aramids on a lab-scale dry-jet wet-spinning line, with a clear path to future scale-up. The successful candidate will bridge R&D and industrial deployment by developing process designs, equipment specifications, controls, commissioning plans, and scale-up routes for safe and reliable manufacturing transfer. About Uplift360 Uplift360 is an Advanced Materials Company securing sovereign supply for Europe’s defence, security and vital industries. We secure and produce critical advanced materials, including carbon fibre and aramids, by sourcing, recovering and regenerating high-value materials into secure industrial supply chains. As geopolitical instability, supply chain fragility and industrial competition intensify, access to advanced materials is becoming a defining strategic advantage. Uplift360 is building the infrastructure and technology required to secure it. As a Process Engineer, your key accountabilities will include: Develop process designs, operating parameters, controls, and scale-up plans for lab-scale dry-jet wet spinning. Convert laboratoryaramid dope preparation and spinning procedures into scalable, repeatable processes. Specify, integrate, and commission equipment for dope preparation, spinning trials, and pilot-scale development. Support lab-scale spinning trials, future scale-up, manufacturing readiness, and process transfer activities. Troubleshoot process, equipment, and quality issues using structured problem solving. Prepare process flows, SOPs, risk assessments, commissioning plans, and technical reports. These key accountabilities listed above describe an overview of the post and are not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable additional tasks of similar level that may be necessary and not listed. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Personal Qualities: Strong understanding of process engineering, scale-up, equipment integration, and manufacturing readiness. Experience with dope preparation, aramid processing, dry-jet wet spinning, high-viscosityfluids and polymer solutions. Hands-on experience translating laboratory methods into robust pilot or manufacturing processes. Practical knowledge of process control, commissioning, troubleshooting, and safe operation of equipment. Strong documentation, problem-solving, communication, and technical reporting skills. Ability to work with R&D, analytical, engineering, and manufacturing teams to deliver processobjectives. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline. 5+ years’ experience in industrial process development, scale-up, equipment integration, and manufacturing readiness. Experience specifying, commissioning, or improving process equipment in pilot or manufacturing environments. Experience withpolymerspinning advanced materials, aramids, polymer processing and solvent-based systems. Why Join Uplift360? We are a family friendly company that believes in supporting employees to find and maintain an excellent work life balance. Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us.

We offer
Comprehensive holiday package: Generous holiday allowance, with a policy that encourages taking time off to recharge. 26 days leave (full year, FTE) plus Luxembourg Public Holidays. Flexible working: Core business hours are 0900-1700 Monday-Friday. This role will be based at our Luxembourg / Uplift360 site, with on-site presencerequired for dope preparation, lab-scale dry-jet wet spinning, equipment, and pilot-scale activities. We’rehappy to discuss flexible working options to support work-life balance at interview stage. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Reasonable Adjustments We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job. Pre-Employment Checks As part of the application process, this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. These may include verification of identity, references, disclosure of any unspent criminal convictions and eligibility to work in the EU. By applying for this position, candidates agree to these checks being carried out