Process Engineer(m/w/x)

Description

As a Process Engineer, you will focus on optimizing cocoa pressing and deodorization processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and troubleshoot production issues. Your role will involve designing processes, conducting experiments, and training operators to ensure high-quality output.

Requirements

• •Master’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Process Engineering or Food Technology
• •Minimum 5 years in a highly process-oriented production environment
• •Proven experience in process design and optimization
• •Familiarity with computer simulations, modeling, and experimental planning
• •SAP knowledge
• •Project management methodologies
• •Process management expertise (Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt, 8 Steps)
• •Fluent German & English proficiency
• •Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• •Hands-on mentality with initiative and drive
• •Ability to lead change and foster continuous improvement
• •Structured and systematic approach to problem-solving
• •Commitment to safety and quality standards

Tasks

• •Provide technical expertise for cocoa pressing and deodorization processes
• •Drive continuous improvement initiatives for optimal performance
• •Design and optimize processes for cocoa production
• •Evaluate new technologies for process enhancement
• •Execute projects and manage sub-tasks within larger initiatives
• •Develop and train process standards for cocoa pressing
• •Lead initiatives to improve performance and efficiency
• •Apply continuous improvement tools with the local CI Leader
• •Troubleshoot and resolve production process issues
• •Align processes with quality expectations and compliance standards
• •Plan and execute trials, analyze results, and report findings
• •Conduct experiments at lab and industrial scale for optimization
• •Coach and train operators to enhance their capabilities

Tools & Technologies