Senior Process Engineer

Your Key Accountabilities

• Monitor production processes and product quality through visual inspections, process data analysis, and statistical tools (SPC), with a focus on Key Control Characteristics (KCC) and Key Process Characteristics (KPC).
• Ensure sustainable product quality and optimal production performance through process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop reprocessing plans to minimize losses related to non-conforming products.
• Prepare reports related to testing activities, process performance, and quality monitoring.
• Create and maintain process and product engineering documentation.
• Support Production teams in resolving complex process-related challenges and quality concerns.
• Drive process efficiency improvements, conduct process and equipment trials, and implement approved changes.
• Support technology transfers, production line commissioning, qualification trials, raw material validations, and Management of Change (MOC) activities.
• Coordinate process-related activities within engineering and capital projects, including process development, optimization, and modification during commissioning, flashing, and line acceptance.
• Organize and lead internal equipment testing programs in collaboration with global teams.
• Investigate quality issues, implement corrective actions, and establish effective process controls.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, including Control Plans, PFMEA, CFMEA, Flow Charts, and Key Control Characteristics.
• Manage and execute R&D projects and initiatives.
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects focused on throughput enhancement, scrap reduction, and CAPEX/OPEX optimization.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend new technologies, equipment, and process solutions.
• Build process knowledge within the organization through documentation, standardization, and best-practice sharing.
• Participate in Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Energy Management Systems in line with defined responsibilities.
• Prepare data for PDC updates and reporting.
• Collaborate daily with Global Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Lead and coordinate local industrialization activities for new products and processes in collaboration with Global Process Innovation (GPI) and R&D teams.
• Share implementation results with project stakeholders and contribute to decisions regarding future development and scale-up activities.
• Participate in global project discussions and lead locally assigned product and process implementation projects.
• Establish and maintain quality documentation for new products and processes, including Control Plans and PFMEAs.
• Act as the primary local interface between Production, Quality, Engineering, R&D, Asset Management, and other site functions.
• Initiate and coordinate internal or external testing of new processes and equipment and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Translate R&D and process development requirements into detailed process documentation for CAPEX projects.

Who we are looking for

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• More than 8 years of experience within a relevant manufacturing or process industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, process technology development, or R&D project management.
• Strong expertise in process development, process technologies, and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience covering process design, process development, plant commissioning, start-up activities, or large-scale serial production environments.
• Solid knowledge of chemical engineering principles and powder handling technologies.
• Understanding of process safety requirements and best practices.
• Ability to create and interpret technical process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances, process descriptions, and cost calculations.
• Strong chemistry knowledge supporting process development and R&D activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data management systems.
• Knowledge of process simulation and modelling software such as Aspen or Metsim is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, IATF 16949:2016, DFMEA, and PFMEA methodologies.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to make decisions, influence stakeholders, and drive actions to completion.
• Results-oriented with a high level of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a matrix organization and across multiple business functions.
• Analytical and critical thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Naturally curious, innovative, and passionate about technology.
• Structured and methodical problem solver.
• Creative in developing practical and sustainable solutions.
• Strong team player with proven collaboration skills.
• Respectful, confident, and assertive communicator.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic environment and work effectively under tight deadlines.