Process Engineer (m/w/d)

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The Master Liquor Pressing Engineer provides technical expertise and support for the implementation, commissioning, and maintenance of cocoa pressing and cocoa butter deodorisation processes and equipment. This role drives continuous improvement (CI) initiatives at the base site, ensuring optimal performance, cost efficiency, and product quality. The Engineer will design, develop, and optimise processes, evaluate new technologies, and contribute to project teams by successfully executing projects or managing sub‑tasks within larger initiatives. A strong analytical mindset and hands‑on approach are essential due to the complexity of the linked production lines.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and train process standards for cocoa pressing and deodorisation streams.
Lead and drive CI initiatives to improve performance and efficiency.
Apply CI tools in collaboration with the local CI Leader.
Troubleshoot and resolve process issues in production operations.
Align processes with quality expectations and compliance standards.
Plan and execute trials, analyse results, and report findings.
Conduct experiments at lab and industrial scale to support process optimisation.
Develop operators’ capabilities through coaching and training.

Qualifications

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 optimisation.
Familiarity with computer simulations, modelling, and experimental planning.
SAP knowledge.
Project management methodologies.
Process management expertise (Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt, 8 Steps).
Fluent German & English proficiency.

Personal Competencies

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.

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