Process Sr. Engineer - Finish Production

tateandlyle; Denmark; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate & Lyle is seeking a Process Senior Engineer to drive technical improvements across Finish Production, enhancing OEE, reliability, and process stability. You will link Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to deliver measurable business results and champion operator ownership.

You will lead cross-functional improvement projects, analyse downtime, and implement sustainable gains in performance, safety, and quality while collaborating with EHS and process teams on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field related to process/production Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing or process-industry environment is preferred.
• Strong ability to analyse process data and turn insights into improvements.

Responsibilities

• Drive OEE improvement by analysing downtime, loss drivers, and root-cause investigations.
• Improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime with Maintenance.
• Develop operator capability and standard work practices on the shop floor.
• Optimise production flow, packing-line utilization, and process parameters.
• Lead local improvement projects and support new equipment ramp-up.
• Translate technical improvements into sustainable gains in reliability and capacity.
• Support compliance, document management systems, and EHS standards.

Skills

OEE

Operational Excellence

Root-cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Shop Floor Presence

Education

Process/Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering degree

Job description

Are you passionate about improving manufacturing performance through process optimization, reliability, and operational excellence? We are looking for a Process Sr. Engineer to drive technical improvements across Finish Production and help maximize OEE, equipment reliability, process stability, and delivery performance.

In this role, you will serve as the technical link between Production, Maintenance, and Engineering, leading improvement initiatives that reduce losses, strengthen operator ownership, and deliver measurable business results.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive OEE improvement by analyzing downtime, identifying loss drivers, and leading root-cause investigations using structured problem-solving methods.
• Improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime in collaboration with Maintenance teams.
• Develop operator capability, equipment ownership, troubleshooting standards, and standard work practices.
• Optimize production flow, packing-line utilization, process parameters, and capacity while eliminating hidden losses.
• Lead local improvement projects and support implementation and ramp-up of new equipment and process improvements.
• Convert technical improvements into sustainable gains in reliability, capacity, quality, and OTIF performance.
• Support commissioning activities, continuous improvement initiatives, document management systems (GDM/MOC), and compliance with EHS standards.
• Coach junior engineers and provide technical leadership across cross-functional improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Process, Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing or process-industry environment.
• Background in process engineering, equipment reliability, continuous improvement, or technical project implementation.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of OEE, Operational Excellence, and root-cause analysis methodologies.
• Ability to analyze process and equipment data and turn insights into practical improvements.
• Understanding of Production, Maintenance, and Engineering interfaces.
• Experience with KPI management and project execution.

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on and comfortable working on the shop floor.
• Strong ownership, drive, and follow-through.
• Analytical, structured, and results-oriented.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on manufacturing performance while working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS teams. You'll play a key role in driving sustainable improvements, enhancing reliability, and supporting the future growth of our operation.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.