As an International Process Engineer Manager, you will take end‑to‑end ownership of engineering projects that bring new products from concept to full‑scale manufacturing.
This is a hands‑on, engineering‑led role, focused on pilot plant development, scale‑up, and industrialisation - not theoretical research. You will work closely with R&D, Supply, Marketing, and external partners to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable processes for globally recognised consumer brands.
Your responsibilities
* Take end‑to‑end ownership of process and engineering projects, from early concept through pilot development, scale‑up, industrialisation, and production start‑up;
* Lead technical decision‑making across process design, equipment selection, and manufacturing readiness, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and fit for purpose;
* Deliver capital investment and industrialisation projects, including supplier selection, factory acceptance, and commissioning activities;
* Work closely with R&D, Supply Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Procurement, Quality, and external partners to ensure seamless project delivery;
* Support manufacturing sites during start‑up and post‑launch phases to stabilise processes and resolve technical issues;
* Ensure all activities meet health, safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements;
* Provide technical leadership and direction to cross‑functional project teams and indirect reports within a global, matrix organisation;
* Actively share engineering knowledge and best practices across teams to strengthen overall technical capability.
The experience we're looking for
* Degree in Engineering, Chemical Process Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience;
* Proven experience leading complex engineering or process development projects within manufacturing, FMCG, R&D, or a comparable industrial environment;
* Demonstrated accountability for delivering projects from concept through industrialisation, with clear ownership of technical decisions and outcomes;
* Strong background in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or production‑related roles, with hands‑on exposure to scale‑up and plant environments;
* Experience working with external suppliers, converters, equipment vendors, or technology partners;
* Confidence operating in international, cross‑functional, and matrix teams;
* Flexible to travel internationally and support project delivery on site;
* Excellent communication skills both written and oral in English. German language is nice to have;
* Solid presentation skills;
* Microsoft Office (intermediate level), knowledge on MS Project and CAD would be an added advantage.
The skills for success
* Strong engineering judgement and structured problem‑solving;
* Ability to translate technical concepts into practical manufacturing solutions;
* Confident stakeholder management and influencing skills;
* Clear communication in English, written and spoken;
* Project leadership mindset with a high level of ownership;
* Adaptability and willingness to travel internationally;
* Curiosity, resilience, and a pragmatic, solution‑oriented approach.