Senior Process Engineer - Food/Biotechnology sector

Antal International Network; Lille; Sur place; Confidentiel; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global group in health and nutrition is seeking a Process Engineer Biotechnology near Lille. In this role, you will optimize processes, manage improvement projects, and solve technical issues in enzyme manufacturing. Your expertise will support the site's performance and contribute to long-term industrial plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the food or biotechnology industry.
• Expertise in industrial biotechnology, specializing in fermentation.

Responsabilités

• Lead process improvement projects in collaboration with R&D.
• Manage multidisciplinary site improvement projects.
• Solve production issues and coordinate with operational departments.

Connaissances

Continuous improvement skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Formation

Engineer or PhD in biotechnology or agro-food

Description du poste

Antal International is a global recruitment service firm. We are hiring for a world-leading global group, a leader in health and nutrition, applying bioscience to improve the planet.

Location:

Close to Lille (10 km from Lille)

General Overview of this role:

As a Process Engineer Biotechnology, you will be responsible for optimizing existing processes and managing cross-functional improvement projects.

You will support the performance of the enzyme manufacturing site by solving technical issues and ensuring the implementation of corrective solutions.

The position reports to the Global Transfer Team Manager

Responsibilities:

1. Lead process improvement projects in collaboration with R&D
2. Manage multidisciplinary site improvement projects (technical, quality, safety)
3. Solve production issues and coordinate with operational departments
4. Update production recipes and process documentation
5. Ensure technological monitoring and inter-site exchanges
6. Contribute to the development of medium- and long-term industrial plans

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Engineer or PhD in biotechnology or agro-food (Master’s/BAC+5 minimum)
2. Minimum 7 years of experience in the food or biotechnology industry
3. Expertise in industrial biotechnology, specializing in fermentation with skills in extraction/purification/drying
4. Strong understanding of microbiology and food safety
5. Continuous improvement skills (Yellow/Green Belt, Lean 6 Sigma)
6. Project management skills, consultative approach, creativity
7. Fluency in English and French