Engineer, Process

Barry Callebaut Group is a leader in the chocolate and cocoa industry, and they are seeking a Process Engineer to provide engineering support for manufacturing processes and equipment. The role involves process design, optimization, and the implementation of Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance performance and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with process, corporate, and plant engineers, as well as cross-functional teams (quality, maintenance, operations, and commercial) to ensure alignment on production and quality objectives
• Develop engineering documentation, including reports, flow diagrams, and performance charts
• Design, install, commission, and optimize production processes and equipment, including troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Apply engineering principles (mass, heat, and momentum transfer) to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable operations
• Support process validation, line trials, R&D activities, and product commercialization efforts
• Improve plant efficiency, output, safety, and cost performance while ensuring compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements
• Utilize AutoCAD and other tools to design and optimize line layouts and process modifications
• Manage engineering projects end-to-end, including scope, budget, timeline, and resource allocation
• Lead cross-functional project teams, coordinate contractors and vendors, and oversee procurement processes (RFPs, vendor selection)
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and company standards across all projects and operations
• Oversee stakeholder communication, including regular project updates and alignment meetings
• Provide training, documentation, and technical support to ensure successful project execution and sustainable operational performance

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical) with at least 5-10 years relevant design and project management experience
• Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office and Project software, Windows Operating System, AutoCAD, and similar design software
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and oversee the work of contractors and 3rd party engineering providers
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Travel: Occasional 10% to 30% based on assigned project locations
• Must be able to freely move around the entire facility
• Ability to work in and be exposed to heat