Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and deployment of engineering solutions for waste sorting, material recovery, and valorisation
Audit and assess current waste sorting and processing workflows to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization ahead of new technology deployment.
Redesign and re-engineer existing processes - sorting sequences, manual/automated task allocation, and material flow - to improve throughput, reduce contamination rates, and lower operating costs.
Own the end-to-end engineering lifecycle - from feasibility studies and concept design through prototyping, piloting, and full-scale rollout - for new waste processing technologies and equipment.
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies (robotics, automation, sensor-based sorting, IoT monitoring) to improve sorting accuracy, throughput, and resource recovery rates.
Develop and standardize engineering processes, SOPs, and technical specifications for waste sorting and valorisation systems across BNL facilities, ensuring consistency between lines.
Apply continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis) to existing operations, using data on throughput, downtime, and recovery rates to prioritize optimization initiatives.
Manage vendor and technology partner relationships, including evaluating equipment suppliers, system integrators, and R&D collaborators for new solutions.
Collaborate closely with Operations, and Business Development teams to align engineering solutions and process improvements with operational capacity, safety standards, and commercial/valorisation goals.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across both new and existing systems to increase sorting efficiency, reduce contamination rates, and maximize the value recovered from processed waste streams.
Oversee project budgets, timelines, and ROI tracking for engineering, process optimization, and technology deployment projects.
Ensure all engineering solutions and process changes comply with WSH/bizSAFE requirements, environmental regulations, and relevant ISO/quality standards.
Stay current with global trends and innovations in waste-tech, circular economy solutions, and resource recovery to inform BNL's technology and process improvement roadmap.

Requirements:

Degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Environmental Engineering or related field.
5+ years of experience in engineering roles, with exposure to waste management, recycling, materials recovery, or industrial automation is advantageous
Experience with process optimization methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar) strongly preferred.
Experience with robotics, automation systems, or process engineering strongly preferred.
Proven track record of delivering technology projects.
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.