Lead Process Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Lead Process Engineer to oversee designs, proposals, and project execution within the food, dairy, and beverage sectors. The role includes managing small projects, mentoring less experienced engineers, and requires travel. Candidates should possess substantial experience in hygienic process engineering and hold relevant engineering qualifications.

Benefits

Company car and fuel allowance

Hybrid working after probation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in process/equipment bids & proposals.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes in FMCG.
• Experience in client-facing presentations.

Responsibilities

• Produce designs and technical proposals for projects.
• Manage small projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Calculate process capacities and ensure compliance with QSHE rules.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Presentation

Negotiating

Risk Assessment

Education

Food/Dairy, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering qualifications

Job description

Job Description

We at Work Lyf group are recruiting a Senior Lead Process Engineer for our global client based in Warrington.

Experience required in the Hygienic Liquid / Food or Beverage Process Engineering field (FMCG).

Working for a leading engineering and equipment company, the Senior Lead Process Engineer (Pre-Sales & Execution) will report to the Head of Project Execution for Non-Alcoholic Beverages (NAB) and Home/Personal Care (HPC). He/She will be responsible for the production of designs, technical and commercial proposals, and project execution (detailed designs through commissioning). He/She will also project manage small projects and, upon request, support and mentor less experienced engineers.

Requirements for the role:

• Food/Dairy, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering qualifications
• Minimum 5 years experience in:
• Leading/Managing Process/Equipment Bids & Proposals
• Client facing presentations / design-cost justification
• Engineering and equipment supply for hygienic processes in food, dairy, beverage, pharma, or home and personal care

Capable of:

• Independently producing designs (P&IDs, mass/energy balances) from scratch
• Independently and accurately calculating process capacities, equipment, and piping sizes
• Assessing risks and ensuring compliance with QSHE rules
• Managing small projects (scope, changes, cost, time & quality)
• Managing a small team of engineers and contractors
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced engineers
• Having in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, formulations, ingredients (liquids & solids), technology, and equipment suppliers for food/dairy/beverage or home and personal care

Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiating skills.

Travel: This position will require worldwide travel. A company car and fuel allowance will be provided after the probation period.

Working hours: Hybrid working after probation period.