Research and Development Process Engineer

PT Mane Indonesia; Cibitung; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MANE is seeking a Research and Development Process Engineer to lead process development, optimize pilot plant operations, and support successful transfers from development to production. You will work with R&D and Production teams to improve efficiency and ensure quality standards in a global flavor and fragrance setting.

Colleagues collaborate with Quality and Engineering while engaging with customers to align project goals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in process development and optimization in the food manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience with production equipment.
• Experience interacting with customers.
• Fluent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development and optimization projects for new and existing products.
• Support new product transfers from development to production.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Operate and optimize pilot plant equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Production, Quality, and Engineering.
• Communicate with customers during project development and implementation.
• Analyze process performance and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all activities comply with quality, food safety, and company standards.

Skills

Process development

Process optimization

Pilot plant operation

Customer communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering

Tools

Production machinery

Job description

Research and Development Process Engineer

Join our Technologist Development Team and play a key role in developing, optimizing, and transferring innovative flavor and fragrance processes within our pilot plant facility.

Key Responsibilities

Lead process development and optimization projects for new and existing products.

Support new product transfers from development to production.

Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity.

Operate and optimize pilot plant equipment and manufacturing processes.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Production, Quality, and Engineering.

Communicate and work closely with customers during project development and implementation.

Analyze process performance and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure all activities comply with quality, food safety, and company standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum 3 years of experience in process development and process optimization within the food manufacturing industry.

Hands-on experience operating manufacturing machinery and production equipment.

Experience interacting and communicating with customers.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Join MANE, the first French Group and a global leader in the Fragrance and Flavour industry. Owned and operated by the Mane family since 1871, we have a rich history rooted in Le Bar-sur-Loup, South of France, and a presence in nearly 39 countries with offices, production sites and innovation centres.

Our Fragrance division crafts captivating signatures for the world’s most prestigious perfumes. Our Flavours division develops innovative solutions for leading food and drink brands. Through our Ingredients division, we provide unique raw materials that fuel creativity.

Who We Are

Join MANE, the first French Group and a global leader in the Fragrance and Flavour industry. Owned and operated by the Mane family since 1871, we have a rich history rooted in Le Bar-sur-Loup, South of France, and a presence in nearly 39 countries with offices, production sites and innovation centres.

Our Fragrance division crafts captivating signatures for the world’s most prestigious perfumes. Our Flavours division develops innovative solutions for leading food and drink brands. Through our Ingredients division, we provide unique raw materials that fuel creativity.