Process Engineering Manager

ACCH FMC IP Technology GmbH; Schaffhausen; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

FMC Agricultural Solutions in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead the AI Tech Center's Process Engineering team. You will drive process development, scale-up, industrialization and technology transfer for NPI and mature products, delivering safe, robust and cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

With 10+ years in agrochemicals or related fields and a strong track record in process safety and innovation, you will shape the manufacturing technology roadmap,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field; PhD is an advantage.
• 10+ years in agrochemicals/pharmaceuticals/fine chemicals with process development and scale-up experience.
• Proven line-management experience leading engineers and managing performance.
• Track record in NPI, technology transfer and process innovation projects.
• Strong knowledge of process safety, techno-economic assessment and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Process Engineers and Senior Process Engineers.
• Define and prioritize an engineering innovation portfolio aligned with NPI and roadmaps.
• Lead activities from early-stage process development through pilot validation, scale-up and industrialization.
• Ensure engineering readiness and technical delivery for NPI and support tech transfer of products.
• Drive step-change innovations in capacity, yield, safety, robustness, sustainability and cost.
• Oversee conceptual engineering and basic design for capital projects.
• Establish engineering standards and process safety practices across development and major changes.
• Provide technical direction and promote cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Process engineering

NPI

Technology transfer

Scale-up

Process safety

HAZOP/LOPA

Aspen

AutoCAD

Leadership

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

AutoCAD

Job description

About us

At FMC Agricultural Solutions, we provide innovative crop protection solutions to growers around the world. With the commitment of approximately 6,500 employees, we are one of the six largest crop protection manufacturers globally. Opening in early 2027, FMC’s new site in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, will bring together Technical Center and R&D teams to create a global hub for technology, innovation, and collaboration, supported by new laboratories and expanded technical capabilities. As we build this new organization, we are looking for a Process Engineering Manager to play a key role in shaping FMC’s future technical capabilities and business competitiveness. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team of experienced engineers, foster innovation, and collaborate with experts across functions and geographies to make a tangible impact on FMC’s global manufacturing network.

Process Engineering Manager

You will lead and develop the Process Engineering team within the AI Tech Center, providing technical leadership across process development, scale-up, industrialization, and technology transfer. Working closely with R&D, Process Chemistry, and global technical teams, you will support New Product Introduction (NPI) and drive step-change innovations for established products throughout their commercial lifecycle. Your focus will be on strengthening engineering capabilities and delivering safe, robust, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing technologies that enhance FMC’s global competitiveness.

What you will do with us:

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of Process Engineers and Senior Process Engineers, managing performance, resources, priorities and succession planning.
• Define and prioritize an engineering innovation portfolio aligned with NPI, process technology roadmaps and high-value improvements to established products.
• Lead engineering activities from early-stage process development through pilot validation, scale-up and commercial industrialization, ensuring safe, robust, scalable and economically viable processes.
• Ensure engineering readiness and technical delivery for NPI and support the technology transfer of established products.
• Drive step-change innovations in manufacturing capacity, yield, process safety, process robustness, sustainability and cost competitiveness.
• Oversee conceptual engineering and basic design to enable the successful delivery of capital projects supporting step-change innovations and NPIs.
• Establish and promote engineering standards and process safety practices, including PSM, PHA, HAZOP and LOPA, across process development, scale-up and major technology changes.
• Provide technical direction and critical review of complex engineering work, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline; PhD is an advantage.
• 10+ years of industrial experience in agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals or specialty chemicals, with strong expertise in process development, engineering design, scale-up and commercial manufacturing.
• Proven line-management experience leading experienced engineers, including performance management, coaching, resource planning and technical capability development.
• Demonstrated track record in NPI, technology transfer, process scale-up and significant process innovation projects.
• Strong knowledge of chemical engineering, process design, process safety, techno-economic assessment and manufacturing optimization.
• Experience with process safety management and risk assessment methodologies, including PHA, HAZOP and LOPA.
• Experience with process simulation and engineering design tools; proficiency in Aspen and AutoCAD is preferred.
• Ability to lead senior technical specialists, challenge engineering solutions, prioritize competing projects and drive innovation.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills in a global organization.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

At FMC Corporation we are guided by our purpose: Innovation for agriculture, Solutions for the planet. We are dedicated to providing farmers with innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry-leading pipeline to novel biologicals and precision technologies, we are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges.