Process Engineer

Deliver against the technical aspects of product design, meeting quality, cost and timings outlined.

Support the Process Engineering Centre of Excellence to unlock new-to-pladis processes and scalable product architectures, improve quality, robustness and speed from concept to manufacturing scale.

Build global technology platforms surrounding innovation opportunities with a focus on unlocking new process technology opportunities to enable these

Utilising in depth understanding of science, evidence, data and facts to make clear recommendations on product and process design aspects

Connect and consult with external suppliers and propose materials/processes that deliver business benefits in line with project objectives.

Apply robust scientific methodologies to develop research hypothesis and execute bench and pilot plant experiments/trials.

Characterise ingredients and final products using a broad range of techniques, such as texture and rheology

Analyse and interpret analytical data with full ability to implement results and provide next steps recommendations.

Collaborate with others to build and deliver appropriate solutions to defined technical hurdles.

Ensure timely completion of project documentation.

Ensure technical gates are completed at each stage plus ensure the completion of ingredient specs, product specs,

HARA, and product quality attributes delegating tasks to project team as appropriate.

Developing bench samples, planning and participating in pilot plant and factory trials (pladis and Suppliers), and presentation of samples to marketing and other stakeholders.

Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe and hygienic manner, following factory or bakery GMPs.

Draw up product specs to final status ensuring effective handover of the development to the regional Categories Product Development Teams.

Contribution to pladis Innovation strategy through support of conceptualisation and proactive NPD.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business. We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.