Junior Process Engineer FR/ANG (m-w-x)

Lutosa; Leuze-en-Hainaut, Waregem; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CTT90 bonus

Group insurance

Hospitalisation insurance

Meal vouchers €10

Eco vouchers

Job summary

Lutosa, a Belgian company, is hiring a Junior Process Engineer for its Waregem site to contribute to the Sirius project by testing and fine-tuning new production lines and optimizing processes before commissioning. You will work closely with Production, Maintenance and Quality teams to turn trials into reliable, efficient operations and gain hands-on exposure to cutting-edge equipment.

You will start quickly to participate in testing, optimize production parameters, and learn to lead small-scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Industrial or Civil Engineering or related field.
• Recent graduate or early-career engineer with interest in industrial environments.
• Fluent in French and able to communicate in English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Commission new production lines: familiarize with equipment, participate in trials, analyze results and adjust as needed.
• Analyze industrial performance (OEE, yield, quality, losses, costs) and propose concrete improvements.
• Troubleshoot on-shift issues by observing equipment, identify root causes and coordinate with teams for solutions.
• Draft and update procedures, work instructions and production standards.
• Explain processes to operations teams and contribute to their training for start-up and operation of new lines.
• Collaborate daily with Production, Maintenance, Quality and other project teams.
• Act as Production Manager's deputy and provide cover when required.

Skills

French language

English language

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Industrial or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

IT tools

Job description

Lutosa, a Belgian success story for almost 50 years!

With 1,000 employees across our sites in Leuze-en-Hainaut and Waregem, we produce fries, potato specialties and dehydrated potato flakes, exported to 146 countries worldwide .

As part of the Canadian group McCain Foods, the world leader in frozen potato products, Lutosa combines Belgian know-how with international expertise.

Today, we are taking a new step forward with Sirius, a €220 million industrial project that includes the commissioning of new, state-of-the-art production lines.

Looking to join an innovative company and contribute to a major industrial project? Join the Lutosa adventure!

Function

As a Junior Process Engineer at our Waregem site, you will actively contribute to the development and start-up of new production lines as part of the Sirius project. You will be involved from the testing phase onwards, gaining an understanding of the equipment, fine-tuning production parameters and optimising processes before industrial commissioning.

Working closely with the production teams and various technical departments, you will help turn trials into reliable, efficient and reproducible processes.

We would like you to start as soon as possible so that you can take part in the testing and fine-tuning phases before the new installations become operational.

Your main responsibilities:

• Participate in the commissioning of new production lines. Familiarise yourself with the equipment, take part in production trials, analyse results and identify necessary adjustments.
• Analyse industrial performance (OEE, yield, quality, losses and costs) and propose concrete actions for improvement.
• Troubleshoot technical issues by observing equipment on the shop floor, identifying the root causes of malfunctions and working with the relevant teams to implement solutions.
• Draft and update procedures, work instructions and production standards.
• Explain processes to operational teams and contribute to their training in preparation for the start-up and operation of the new lines.
• Work closely on a daily basis with the Production, Maintenance, Quality and other teams involved in the project.
• Act as the Production Manager's deputy, providing cover when required.

Profile

• You hold a degree in Industrial or Civil Engineering (Mechanical, Electromechanical, Chemical, Industrial Process Engineering or another relevant field).
• You are a recent graduate or have some initial experience in an industrial environment.
• You are fluent in French and able to communicate in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Dutch is an asset.
• You are comfortable using IT tools.You have a strong interest in industrial environments and enjoy hands-on, shop-floor work.
• Personal skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • A rigorous and organised approach.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative.
  • Resourcefulness, curiosity and the ability to adapt to an evolving technical environment.
  • Natural leadership and a proactive, results-oriented mindset.
  • Team spirit, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to train others and share knowledge.

Offer

• A hands-on role, ideal for a curious engineer who wants to learn, take initiative and see the tangible impact of their ideas on production line performance and reliability.
• The opportunity to contribute to an exceptional industrial project, discover cutting-edge technologies and play an active role in commissioning new installations.
• On-the-job support to help you develop your technical skills quickly.
• The opportunity to join a Belgian company with an international dimension, part of the Canadian group McCain.
• A dynamic working environment with a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere.
• A competitive salary package with additional benefits, including a CTT90 bonus, group and hospitalisation insurance, €10 meal vouchers and eco vouchers.
• Career development prospects and training opportunities to build your expertise throughout your career.