Senior Process Engineer

Tetra Pak; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food processing company is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in London, responsible for leading process engineering solutions. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the liquid food industry, strong technical skills, and fluency in English. This role involves travel and provides opportunities for development and innovation within a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Market competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in the liquid food industry.
• High level of competency on process engineering tools.
• Experience with Tetra Pak equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the design and commissioning of process systems.
• Lead problem solving in projects.
• Carry out installation inspections and plant hygiene audits.

Skills

Process solutions design

Collaboration

Leadership skills

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Chemical, Production, Process, Mechanical or Food Engineering

Tools

Process engineering tools

Job description

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Tetra Pak Processing is looking for a Senior Process Engineer in London, Paddington (UK). The Senior Process Engineer will be responsible for leading process engineering solutions and providing technical support to Tetra Pak capital projects to deliver projects within the given time and budgets. You should be prepared to travel approximately 30% of your time to meet colleagues, customers and suppliers within UK & Ireland to fulfil the role. Further international travel for projects may also be required, mainly within North Europe, France & Benelux.

What you will do

• Provide comprehensive process engineering and technical support, as necessary, in the design, sale, installation and commissioning of process systems
• Flowchart (PID) and layout development
• Specifying components i.e. pumps, valves, instruments etc for the efficient operation of the food production solution
• Creation of technical descriptions and process functional specifications for safe and user-friendly operation of the solution, project documentation including test specifications
• Carry out the UKCA & CE marking process for our technical solutions, including plant installation inspections, commissioning and plant hygiene audits
• Plan the engineering and commissioning activities, in collaboration with both the Tetra Pak project team and customers team
• Participate in commercial tendering and project process design as required
• Lead problem solving in the projects

We believe you have

• 5+ years experience in designing and implementing process solutions particularly within the liquid food industry and an awareness of current legislation affecting processing solutions
• Education in a relevant discipline (Chemical, Production, Process, Mechanical or Food Engineering) or be able to demonstrate thorough experience a similar level of achievement
• High level of competency on process engineering tools and understanding of the food production solutions (a background in Tetra Pak equipment would be a plus)
• High level of collaboration, engagement and leadership skills
• Fluency in English is essential

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/ .

This job posting expires on 19 September 2025.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Vivien Balogh.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.