Process Engineer

• Provide day-to-day engineering support to insect production operations.
• Investigate process deviations, quality issues and operational challenges, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Support troubleshooting activities to minimise downtime and maintain production targets.
• Monitor process performance and recommend improvements to maximise yield, throughput and product quality.
• Assist in capacity planning and process design to support future business growth.

• Collect, analyse, interpret, and visualise operational and experimental data to support decision-making.
• Develop reports, dashboards and performance metrics to monitor process effectiveness.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support data-driven decision making through effective use of statistical and analytical tools.

• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Biology, Quality, Regulatory and Data Science teams on multidisciplinary projects, communicating complex process engineering concepts clearly to non-experts.
• Contribute technical expertise during the design and implementation of new equipment, facilities and production systems.
• Support validation activities for new processes, equipment and operational changes.
• Collaborate with external suppliers and partners as required.

• Ensure all activities comply with company policies, quality standards, biosafety requirements and health and safety regulations.
• Support risk assessments and process safety reviews.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement throughout operations.

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biological Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience applying engineering principles to process development, optimisation or manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle and interpret complex datasets.
• Experience designing and executing experiments, trials or process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to identify root causes and implement practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Demonstrates a practical, solutions-focused mindset.

• Experience within biotechnology, agriculture, life sciences, food production, fermentation, insect rearing or biological manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience with statistical analysis and process monitoring tools.
• Experience supporting scale-up activities from R&D to production environments.
• Familiarity with automation, production systems or engineering design principles.
• Experience working within regulated or quality-controlled environments.
• Knowledge of insect production, entomology, biological systems or agricultural technologies.
• Experience using data visualisation, reporting or dashboarding tools.

• Exposure to construction-related activities and equipment installation is expected e.g. noise, dust, and changing site conditions.
• Occasional manual handling e.g. carrying and moving of materials and equipment is required, likely up to 25 pounds.
• The working insectary conditions are warm and humid.
• Compliance with safety procedures and PPE will be required, including nitrile gloves to be worn at all times in the labs.
• Materials handled include animal products and derivatives (including dairy).

• Commitment to, and passion for, the Flyttr mission and values.
• Responsive to the needs of an international business working across different time zones, adapting working patterns in-line with business requirements.
• Positive, humble, co-operative and professional always.
• Works with urgency and solves things promptly.
• Resilient and persistent in an innovative and constantly changing environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable building processes from scratch.
• Values collaboration and works effectively with global colleagues.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, disability, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, gender reassignment, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.