This is a hands-on, site-based engineering role with real accountability, focused on process stability, asset care, performance improvement and technical problem-solving within a complex food manufacturing environment
Job Summary
This is a hands-on, site-based engineering role with real accountability, focused on process stability, asset care, performance improvement and technical problem-solving within a complex food manufacturing environment.
You’ll act as the technical escalation point for spray dryers and evaporators, working closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality and CI teams to reduce losses, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement.
Opportunity to work on complex, high-value spray drying assets, with investment in engineering capability, capital projects and automation.
Matching Summary
This is a hands-on, site-based engineering role with real accountability, focused on process stability, asset care, performance improvement and technical problem-solving within a complex food manufacturing environment.
Salary
Competitive salary and benefits package; 10% annual bonus – based on company targets; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Spray drying and evaporation processes
Process optimization and performance improvement
Data analysis and root-cause analysis
Technical ownership of drying systems
OEM and supplier collaboration
Nice-to-have
Food manufacturing experience
Collaborative site culture
Challenging where required
Key Requirements
Degree-qualified in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or similar (or equivalent experience)
Strong experience working with spray drying and evaporation processes
Proven background in process optimisation, performance improvement and problem-solving
Working knowledge of OEE, CI tools (DMAIC, 5 Whys, A3, Fishbone)
Experience in food manufacturing or a regulated environment is highly desirable