Food Manufacturing Technology Engineer

GBfoods Group; Barcelona; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Lunch allowance

Breakfast

Corporate gym

2 teleworking days/week

Flexible compensation

LinkedIn Learning

Free products of our brands

English and cooking lessons

Zusammenfassung

GBfoods is seeking a Food Manufacturing Technology Engineer to identify, develop, and implement best-in-class manufacturing technologies across Spain and Africa. You will lead evaluations of processes, equipment, and automation, collaborating with Engineering, Operations, and external partners to deliver safe, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.

Ideal candidates bring a Master’s in Food Technology, a strong background in food manufacturing, and experience in multinational environments.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Agroindustrial Engineering or Food Engineering, with strong technical foundations.
• 7+ years of experience in food manufacturing, process engineering, or manufacturing technology.
• Experience in multinational food manufacturing environments is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Design and optimize food manufacturing technologies to support growth and product innovation.
• Develop technology roadmaps and standards across multiple sites.
• Evaluate equipment, automation, and external tech providers for scalable solutions.
• Support capital projects and ensure compliance with food safety and quality requirements.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Agroindustrial Engineering

Master's in Food Technology

Jobbeschreibung

Our history begins with our brand, Gallina Blanca, founded in Barcelona in 1937. But this is only the beginning of a long and exciting journey.

Today, with turnover of around €1,3 Billion and a staff of around 3,600 employees, GBfoods is present in more than 50 countries in Europe and Africa. They include Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Nigeria, Ghana, Algeria and Senegal, among others.

We are also proud of our well-known historical brands in each one of these countries, such as Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, D&L, Grand’Italia and Blå Band, among others. Some of these dearly beloved brands have been in consumers’ kitchens for more than 150 years, to the point where they are now an integral part of the local culture.

Job Summary

The Food Manufacturing Technology Engineer is responsible for identifying, developing, and supporting the implementation of best-in-class food manufacturing technologies, process designs, and equipment solutions to support new factory installations, production line expansions, new product industrialization, and optimization of existing manufacturing operations across Spain and Africa.

The role serves as the technical authority for food processing technologies and equipment selection, leading the evaluation of manufacturing concepts, process flows, machinery, automation solutions, and external technology providers. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and external vendors, the position ensures that manufacturing solutions are safe, efficient, scalable, sustainable, cost-effective, and aligned with business growth objectives.

The incumbent is responsible for translating product and business requirements into robust manufacturing processes, supporting capital investment decisions, and establishing technology standards across all manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing technologies to support business growth, productivity improvements, and product innovation.
• Develop technology roadmaps and manufacturing standards for food processing operations across multiple production sites.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, automation developments, and best practices in food manufacturing.
• Act as the technical reference for food processing technologies and industrial manufacturing solutions.
• Support greenfield and brownfield projects through manufacturing technology selection and process design.
• Define equipment requirements and technical specifications for new production lines and factory installations.
• Participate in conceptual, basic, and detailed engineering phases of manufacturing projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies, technical evaluations, and cost-benefit analyses for new technologies and capital investments.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure successful implementation of approved manufacturing solutions.
• Identify, assess, and qualify equipment suppliers and technology partners.
• Lead technical evaluations, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and site acceptance tests (SAT).
• Review vendor proposals and ensure alignment with operational, quality, food safety, and engineering requirements.
• Establish long-term relationships with strategic equipment manufacturers and technology providers.
• Support procurement teams during supplier negotiations through technical expertise.
• Ensure all process designs and technology solutions comply with food safety, quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Work closely with Operations and Engineering teams to support manufacturing performance improvement initiatives.
• Support regional manufacturing projects across Spain and African operations through regular travel.

What We Offer

This is a great opportunity to join a big team in a multicultural and modern environment. At GBfoods we don’t just accept our differences but we fully support and celebrate them. You will be able to grow and develop your skills and career in a consolidated company in the industry and also enjoy all our benefits!

• Lunch allowance
• Breakfast
• Corporate gym
• 2 teleworking days/week
• Flexible compensation
• LinkedIn Learning
• Free products of our brands
• English and cooking lessons

And more!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agroindustrial Engineering, Food Engineering, or another relevant Engineering discipline, complemented by a Master's degree in Food Technology.
• 7+ years of experience in food manufacturing, food process engineering, or manufacturing technology.
• Proven experience in multinational food manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical expertise in food technology.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Expertise in food safety, hygienic design, and food manufacturing principles.
• Full professional proficiency in English is required. Spanish is preferred. French is highly valued.
• Initiative and self-leadership.
• Autonomy and ownership.
• Influencing and stakeholder management.
• Cross-cultural collaboration.
• Willingness to travel 30% of the time to different factories/locations (Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Algeria).

What do we expect from you?

Our values define us and we expect you to show Authenticity, Proximity, Ownership and Joy to create true GBhood!