Chemical Manager Specialist till Chemgroup

SHT SMART HIGH-TECH AKTIEBOLAG

Automation Process Engineering Manager Location: Gothenburg, Sweden (alternative location: Shanghai, China) Help Scale the Manufacturing Platform Behind Next-Generation AI Technology Smart High Tech AB is a Swedish deep-tech company developing graphene-enhanced thermal interface materials for AI infrastructure, semiconductors, data centres and advanced electronics. As we move from commercialisation into industrial scale-up, we are seeking an experienced Automation Process Engineering Manager to lead the development of automated, scalable and high-performance manufacturing operations. The Role You will lead the transition from pilot-scale manufacturing to stable, high-volume production. Working closely with R&D, Production and Quality, you will develop the processes, automation systems and manufacturing capabilities required to support rapid growth while ensuring operational excellence and product quality. Key Responsibilities Lead manufacturing scale-up from pilot production to mass production. Design and implement automated manufacturing processes and workflows. Develop robust process architectures ensuring efficiency, stability and repeatability. Define automation requirements and manage equipment selection and integration. Establish process control systems to meet customer and quality requirements. Drive continuous improvement in yield, quality, productivity and operational performance. Support factory design, production line development, commissioning and ramp-up. Collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful industrialisation. Build and develop a high-performing process engineering capability. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related field. Minimum 10 years' experience in automation process engineering, industrialisation or advanced manufacturing. Proven experience scaling manufacturing operations from pilot production to mass production. Strong expertise in factory automation, process engineering and industrial process control. Hands-on experience in production line design, commissioning and optimisation. Experience working with automation suppliers and system integrators. Strong leadership, project management and stakeholder management skills. Experience from one or more of the following industries is highly desirable: Graphene and advanced materials Battery manufacturing and energy storage Semiconductors Electronics manufacturing Other high-tech industrial environments Additional Advantages Experience participating in factory build-ups from concept to mass production. Experience working in international manufacturing environments. Experience from China and/or Europe. Knowledge of Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing and digital production systems. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar methodologies. Mandarin language skills and experience working with Chinese suppliers or manufacturing organisations. Language Requirements Fluent English, written and spoken. Mandarin Chinese is highly desirable. Swedish is advantageous but not essential. Personal Qualities Strong technical leadership with a hands-on approach. Analytical, structured and solution-oriented. Execution-focused with a strong sense of ownership. Comfortable in a fast-growing international environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Why Join Smart High Tech? This is an opportunity to play a key role in building the manufacturing platform required to support next-generation AI infrastructure and advanced electronics. Working alongside leading scientists, engineers and international partners, you will help scale breakthrough graphene technology from innovation to global industrial production. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we encourage early applications.

Nouryon AB

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. We are looking for a Process Analytics Engineer who combines chemical process expertise with a passion for data and digital tools to drive operational excellence at our manufacturing sites. Does that sound like you? Join the Digital Manufacturing team dedicated to making Nouryon’s manufacturing sites smarter, safer, and more efficient. As our new Process Analytics Engineer, you will work at the intersection of process engineering and data analytics – using digital tools to uncover improvement opportunities, optimize process control, and build lasting capabilities across our sites. You will collaborate closely with site engineers, science & technology teams, and other regional functions to turn data into real operational impact. In your future role as Process Analytics Engineer you will Conduct digital data mining to collect, interpret, and report process-related improvement opportunities at our manufacturing sites Review and optimize the process control layer using available digital tools, combined with your practical and theoretical process knowledge Connect and collaborate with focus sites and other Digital Manufacturing teams within Nouryon to drive the Digital Manufacturing roadmap Share knowledge and build digital, analytical, and process control capabilities – both within the regional team and at site level Contribute as a domain expert in cross-functional improvement projects, including stakeholder management We believe you bring A degree at academic level in Chemical Engineering or a related field Experience from the process industry – experience in process control or plant optimization is a strong plus Strong computer and analytical skills, with a data-savvy mindset and comfort using modern digital and AI-supported tools Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written A proven ability to collaborate across functions and manage stakeholders at different levels of the organization Great if you have: Hands-on experience with process data systems, DCS/SCADA, or advanced process control tools Experience leading or participating in process improvement or digitalization projects Familiarity with data analysis tools or programming languages (e.g. Python), and experience working with AI tools such as Claude or Claude Code We believe you are... Someone who takes a helicopter view of complex manufacturing environments and uses data and facts to identify where the biggest improvements can be made. You have a natural ability to communicate and to bring people along with you – whether you are presenting an idea to site management or collaborating with hands-on process engineers. You are curious, self-driven, and embrace change. You thrive in a cross-functional environment where no two days look the same. We offer you At Nouryon, we provide a great job and friendly coworkers, plus benefits in addition to salary. Our collective agreement is with IKEM. Plus, we offer unilateral perks, such as bonus, reduced hours, health care allowance, lunch allowance, and more. You will be part of a dynamic Digital Manufacturing team working with some of the most exciting digital transformation challenges in the specialty chemicals industry. This is a role where you can genuinely see the impact of your work – at site level every day, and at company level over time. Have we got your interest? This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Manager Process Analytics, and based at one of our ISC manufacturing sites in Sweden. Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it’s with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/ As an applicant, you may be subject to a background check before employment, depending on the requirements of the role. You will receive more information about this later in the recruitment process. We work actively and systematically with HSE matters to ensure a safe and sustainable working environment for our employees. As an employee, you may therefore be required to undergo drug testing on a random basis. This is part of our commitment to safeguarding the safety and well-being of our staff. We look forward to receiving your application! We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors. About Nouryon Explore careers and life at Nouryon If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn. Contact If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com For union-related inquiries: Akademikerklubben: Katarina Risö – katarina.riso@nouryon.com Unionen: Helene Rosenlund –helene.rosenlund@nouryon.com Ledarna: Sanna Backman – sanna.backman@nouryon.com #WeAreNouryon #GrowWithUs We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies.

Nouryon Functional Chemicals AB

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? About the job In this exiting role you will manage, drive and coordinate environmental investigations and remediation projects across Europe, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and responsible handling of soil and groundwater contamination. You will play a key part in managing environmental risks from both a sustainability and business perspective, while supporting sound financial planning through environmental reserves and contributing to the long-term strategy for managing environmental liabilities. You will be a part of the Nouryon Environmental Liability Management team, which is a part of corporate legal, with highly skilled and dedicated colleagues and partners around the globe. The role can be based in either Sweden Gothenburg or in the Netherlands, Amsterdam. In your future role as Environmental Liability Project Manager - Europe you will Be responsible for managing impaired sites and environmental liabilities across Nouryon’s European portfolio, ensuring compliance, cost control, and protection of company reputation. Monitor and control investigation and remediation costs, including invoice approval and environmental liability provisioning. Manage consultants and contractors, including scope definition, performance follow-up, cost control, and review of deliverables. Maintain relationships with Nouryon sites, regulatory authorities and key stakeholders. Support development of remediation strategies, including safety, budgeting, coordination with functions (Legal/Finance/HSE), and stakeholder engagement. Contribute to continuous improvement of ELM procedures and guidelines. Support M&A activities through environmental due diligence as needed. Travel as required for site visits (mainly Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and France) and stakeholder engagement. Travel varies but can during periods be expected to be up to 20%. We believe you bring Academic degree in science or engineering (e.g. MSc, master’s degree or equivalent in geology, chemistry, environmental science or similar) Extensive relevant experience from process, pharma, mining or oil industry and/or global technical consulting Project management experience of complex environmental matters from technical, financial and legal aspects Experience working across multiple countries (both technical and cultural contexts) Experience engaging with regulatory authorities in more than one European jurisdiction Fluent in English and either of Swedish or Dutch Drivers license We believe you are a confident and decisive professional who can act with clarity and authority when needed. You build trust quickly, including with senior stakeholders, by communicating with credibility and sound judgement. You are skilled at building and maintaining strong relationships across functions and geographies, and you navigate complex situations with a structured and forward-looking approach. You can balance and integrate multiple perspectives—technical, legal, and financial—when making decisions, and you demonstrate strong cultural awareness when working in an international environment. At the same time, you are organized and proactive, with the ability to manage issues systematically and anticipate challenges ahead of time. We offer you At Nouryon, we provide a great job and friendly coworkers, plus benefits in addition to salary. Our collective agreement is with IKEM. Plus, we offer unilateral perks, such as bonus, reduced hours, health care allowance, lunch allowance, and more. Have we got your interest? This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to Henrik Eriksson, Global Environmental Liability Manager and based in Sweden, Gothenburg at our Nordic Business Center or in The Netherlands Amsterdam. Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/ As an applicant, you will be subject to a background check before employment. You will receive more information about this later in the recruitment process. We work actively and systematically with HSE matters to ensure a safe and sustainable working environment for our employees. As an employee, you may therefore be required to undergo drug testing on a random basis. This is part of our commitment to safeguarding the safety and well-being of our staff. We look forward to receiving your application! About Nouryon Explore careers and life at Nouryon If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn. Contact For additional information about the vacancy please contact hiring manager Henrik Eriksson, Global Environmental Liability Manager at henrik.eriksson1@nouryon.com If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com For union contacts, please see below: Akademikerklubben: Katarina Risö – katarina.riso@nouryon.com Unionen: Helene Rosenlund helene.rosenlund@nouryon.com Ledarna: Sanna Backman – sanna.backman@nouryon.com #WeAreNouryon #GrowWithUs We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies.