Process Engineer

Diageo; Elgin; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo Moray House in Elgin is seeking a Process Engineer to shape the performance of our Malt Distilling operations. You will join a collaborative technical team and use data, insight and innovation to drive efficiency, sustainability and operational excellence across our network of distilleries and maltings.

The role requires a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, strong project leadership, data analysis skills, and experience with statistical tools; Lean/Six Sigma qualifications are

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Experience leading and delivering projects within operational or multi-functional teams.
• Strong collaboration, communication and partnership-building skills.
• Experience using statistical analysis tools to drive data-led decision making.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma experience or qualification advantageous.
• Full clean driving licence with at least one year's driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety, operational, energy, and environmental improvements across Malt Distilling.
• Lead and support continuous improvement and transformational projects.
• Use data and technical expertise to find opportunities and solve complex challenges.
• Coach and develop stakeholders, building technical capability and a growth mindset.

Job description

Job Description : Process Engineer Moray House - Elgin Permanent Closing Date: Midnight 28th September

Join our Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams! Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships. It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

About the Role

As a Process Engineer, you'll help shape the future performance of our Malt Distilling operations. Working within a collaborative technical team, you'll use data, insight, and innovation to drive efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence across our network of 30 distilleries and 4 maltings. Partnering closely with operational and technical teams, you'll lead improvement initiatives, overcome difficult obstacles, and help unlock breakthrough performance.

Key Responsibilities

Drive safety, operational, energy, and environmental improvements across Malt Distilling. Lead and support continuous improvement and transformational projects. Use data and technical expertise to find opportunities and solve complex challenges. Champion structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to improve performance. Coach and develop stakeholders, building technical capability and a growth mindset. Encourage ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement across teams. Identify and lead multi-functional problem-solving activities for systemic issues. Benchmark internally and externally to uncover new ideas and technical insights. Build strong partnerships across Operations, Engineering, Technical, Procurement, and Risk & Governance. Role model high standards and a relentless focus on performance excellence. Play a key role in leading and contributing to process risk assessments, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations across our production processes.

About You

You're a passionate and driven Process Engineer who combines technical expertise with a collaborative, people-focused approach. Energised by continuous improvement, you thrive on solving complex challenges, building strong partnerships and delivering impactful results. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of malt distilling, inspiring teams and driving operational excellence.

Key Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Master's Degree (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering. Experience leading and delivering projects within operational or multi-functional teams. Strong collaborator engagement, communication and partnership-building skills. Experience using statistical analysis tools to drive data-led decision making. Proven ability to coach and influence others to improve quality, efficiency and performance. Passion for continuous improvement and developing both people and processes. Lean and/or Six Sigma experience or qualification is advantageous. Full clean driving licence with at least one year's driving experience.

Working with us

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible. We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team. Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:Moray House Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2026-09-07

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries

We’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on.

Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world

Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you.

Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.