Process Improvement Engineer

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation (NSHD) is one of the leading companies in the industrial and medical gases business. We have a diversified involvement in broad industries such as healthcare, food, manufacturing, metallurgy, chemical products, electronics and energy.

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The Process Improvement Engineer will be based in Madrid, European Headquarters, and will be part of the Competitive Edge Europe Department, directly reporting to the Competitive Edge Director.

The Process Improvement Engineer will accelerate the deployment of proven engineering and operational excellence initiatives across Nippon Sanso Europe. The role focuses on identifying successful projects implemented in ASUs, PAG plants, cylinder operations, filling stations, logistics, maintenance, energy efficiency, reliability, and production processes, and ensuring their effective replication across multiple sites and regions.

As part of the Competitive Edge team, this position will act as the bridge between European Value Stream Owners, Operations teams, Engineering, and regional leadership to maximize productivity improvements and deliver sustainable savings.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the role include:

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• Identify high-value engineering and operational initiatives suitable for replication across Europe.
  
• Develop replication roadmaps for ASUs, PAG plants, production sites, logistics operations, and technical services.
  
• Work directly with plant managers, operations teams, maintenance managers, and engineering departments to deploy proven solutions.
  
• Support the implementation of:
  
• Energy optimization projects
  
• Reliability improvement initiatives
  
• Predictive and preventive maintenance programs
  
• Process optimization projects
  
• Capacity and yield improvements
  
• Asset performance enhancement initiatives
  
• Technical cost reduction programs
  
• Evaluate technical feasibility and scalability of projects before European deployment.
  
• Standardize best practices, technical methodologies, and implementation approaches.
  
• Track project execution, savings delivery, and operational performance.
  
• Facilitate cross-regional knowledge transfer and technical workshops.
  
• Support European Value Stream Owners in achieving the company's replication objectives.
  

Background

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• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or similar.
  
• Aprox. 8 years of experience in industrial operations, engineering, continuous improvement, or plant management.
  
• Experience leading engineering improvement projects with measurable savings.
  

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of:

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• Production processes
  
• Maintenance and reliability systems
  
• Industrial gases operations
  
• Process optimization
  
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset.
  
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable digital solutions.
  
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  
• Ability to work across multiple sites and cultures.
  

Preferred Skills

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• Experience in industrial gases, chemicals, energy, or manufacturing sectors.
  
• Operational Excellence or TPM experience.
  
• Experience working in multinational environments.
  

Others

Location: Madrid, Spain

Success Metrics

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• Productivity savings generated.
  
• Speed of deployment.
  
• Number of projects successfully scaled.
  
• Improvement in operational KPIs.
  

At Nippon Sanso, we're a reliable partner for key industries, combining global expertise with a local touch to make a real difference. Guided by our commitment to sustainability, we drive innovation through cutting-edge technology and a strong R&D network. Here, you'll have the autonomy to own your career, with the chance to work on projects that impact communities and shape a carbon-neutral future.

Discover a place where you'll play a key role in solutions that power major industries and make a difference in everyday life.

At Nippon Sanso, our technologies support countless essential processes - often behind the scenes - that keep food fresh, enhance electronic chip production, purify water, and provide critical respiratory treatments. With a solid, diversified presence across Europe, we're a reliable and stable company dedicated to constant innovation and to creating a healthier, more sustainable future.

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