Product & Process Technologist (m/f/d)

Mars; Niederösterreich; On-site; EUR 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

You will apply root-cause analysis and lean principles to improve processes, validate new recipes and packaging, and support scale-up from pilot to factory rollout while collaborating with Wet Process Engineers and Product Development.

German and English fluency, a related Bachelor's degree, and hands-on FMCG experience are essential for success at Mars.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment with QA/QFS or process development.
• Strong foundation in statistics, root-cause analysis, and process capability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize processing conditions to meet recipe specs, QFS standards, and yield targets.
• Apply root cause analysis and lean manufacturing to reduce bottlenecks and costs.
• Collaborate with Wet Process Engineers and Wet Product Development to deploy new recipes and processes.
• Support pilot scale validation at QIC/PDC to verify changes before scale-up.
• Assist scale-up and vertical start-ups for new products and packaging.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Root-cause analysis

Process optimization

Quality & Food Safety

German language

English language

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Statistical software

Quality control

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for an ambitious and hands‑on Product & Process Technologist to join our dynamic Site Industrialization Team at our Buck site. Operating within the Product & Process Implementation function, you will act as a pivotal technical bridge between innovation, development, and full-scale manufacturing.

In this role, you will champion technical excellence, process standardization, and continuous efficiency improvements. Leveraging root-cause investigation and statistical analysis tools, you will optimize production conditions, reduce Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), and ensure seamless rollouts of new recipes and packaging innovations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Optimization & Compliance: Continuously monitor and adapt processing conditions to ensure all existing recipes and raw material adjustments run at peak efficiency while consistently meeting strict finished product specifications, Quality & Food Safety (Q&FS) standards, and yield targets.
• Continuous Improvement & COGS Reduction: Apply root cause analysis, statistical process control, and lean manufacturing principles to identify bottlenecks, eliminate process variability, and deliver measurable cost efficiencies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Wet Process Engineers and Wet Product Development teams to validate and deploy new recipes, ingredients, and processes within verified site capabilities.
• Pilot Scale Validation: Collaborate actively during pilot testing at the Quality & Innovation Center / Product Development Center (QIC/PDC) to verify packaging and recipe transformations prior to factory scale-up.
• Scale-Up & Vertical Start-Up: Support development initiatives from concept to industrial rollout, driving smooth technical handovers and fast, vertical start-ups for new products and packaging.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience: some years of hands‑on experience in a food manufacturing or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment, with a background in Quality & Food Safety, Process Engineering, or Product/Process Development.
• Technical Mindset: Solid foundation in statistical analysis tools, root-cause problem solving, and process capability analysis.
• Communication & Languages: Professional fluency in both German and English is essential to collaborate effectively with factory floor teams, regional stakeholders, and global R&D networks.
• Personal Attributes: Strong teamwork skills, agility, a proactive mindset, and a passion for industrial problem-solving and operational excellence.

What You Can Expect From Mars

• Values-Led Culture: Be part of an organization driven by our iconic Five Principles (Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom), putting purpose and people at the heart of every decision.
• Continuous Growth & Development: Access world‑class development opportunities from day one, including tailored leadership tracks and programs via our globally renowned Mars University.
• Impactful Mission: Work in an environment where what we do today helps create the world we want tomorrow—improving the lives of pets, people, and the planet.
• Total Rewards: A competitive salary package, performance-based annual bonus, comprehensive health & well-being benefits, and strong work-life balance initiatives.

expected salary:

57.949,00 - 72.436,00 - 86.923,00 EUR Annual