Process Sr. Engineer – Finish Production

Tate & Lyle; Lille Skensved; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate & Lyle in Denmark is seeking a Process Senior Engineer to drive improvements across Finish Production, maximize OEE, equipment reliability, and process stability.

You will link Production, Maintenance, and Engineering, lead improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business results and help strengthen operator ownership and safety on the shop floor. This role requires hands-on problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience in a manufacturing or process-industry environment.
• Strong knowledge of OEE, Operational Excellence, and root-cause analysis methodologies.
• Ability to analyze process and equipment data and turn insights into practical improvements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

OEE

Operational Excellence

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Process, Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering

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.

What We’re Looking For

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.