Process Engineer

McCormick; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A global flavor company in Dubai is seeking a Process Engineer to support daily process improvements and drive continuous improvement projects. The role involves collaborating with various teams to implement improvements, providing technical support, and maintaining necessary documentation. Ideal candidates have a relevant engineering degree and proven experience in production or engineering environments. This position offers growth opportunities within a culturally rich workplace that values flavor and integrity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Experience collaborating on procedure development with cross‑functional teams.
• Detail‑oriented and capable of working with limited supervision.
• Team‑oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily process improvement activities with a strong focus on standardization.
• Assist in delivering continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive implementation of site priorities.
• Provide technical support to operators.
• Develop, update, and maintain plant documentation.

Skills

Proven experience in production and/or engineering roles

Familiarity with plant operations

Basic understanding of continuous improvement methods

Proficiency in MS Office

Good planning and organizational abilities

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Process Engineer

DUBAI, AE, S 51117

Process Engineer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Process Engineer supports daily process improvement across the site, focusing on standardization, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement projects. The role works with cross‑functional managers (Safety, Engineering, Quality, CI) to provide timely support and help implement improvements.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support daily process improvement activities with a strong focus on standardization and effective problem‑solving.
• Assist in delivering continuous improvement projects and monitor follow‑up actions and results.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Safety, Quality, Engineering, CI, Operations) to drive implementation of site priorities.
• Provide technical support to operators and contribute to aligning procedures across processing, packaging, maintenance, and engineering areas.
• Develop, update, and maintain plant documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and standard practices.
• Coordinate with Facility Management teams (cleaning, technicians, security) to ensure safe, reliable, and consistent site services.
• Support sourcing activities by identifying and evaluating local and international vendor alternatives to enhance cost competitiveness and supply continuity.
• Participate regularly in Gemba walks and track actions to closure within agreed timelines.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Proven experience in production and/or engineering roles, ideally with exposure to factory utilities.
• Familiarity with plant operations and processing/packaging equipment; experience collaborating on procedure development with cross‑functional teams.
• Basic understanding of continuous improvement methods and problem‑solving tools.
• Good planning and organizational abilities; detail‑oriented and capable of working with limited supervision.
• Team‑oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills and proactive approach to small improvements within the department.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Nice‑to‑have experience in food processing, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing environments.

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WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.