Senior Process Engineer

Tetra Pak; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Global development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Pak in India is hiring for a Senior Process Engineer- Expert F in Processing Liquid Food Solutions, based in Chakan, Pune. The role reports to the Engineering Manager and focuses on design, development, and optimization of processing solutions for Dairy & Beverage industries.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in dairy processing equipment, CIP-enabled designs, and project leadership across BU BPU and Lines.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and proficiency in English.
• Mentoring junior process engineers and capability development.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build technical expertise in specific machines and act as contact for engineers.
• Lead a short-term team for internal engineering development.
• Own process responsibility for BU BPU and Lines projects across cost, time and quality.
• Deliver process design specifications, templates and drawings for BPUs and Lines.
• Drive productivity using reusable solutions and standard component lists.
• Support development and improvement of processes, templates, and tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and handle technical queries.
• Design processing system with P&ID and equipment selection.
• Ensure CIP compliance and adherence to specs and regulations.
• Create project and customer documentation and cost estimates for pre-projects and projects.
• Plan and manage time and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Team leadership

Problem solving

Tools

AutoDesk

Matrix

Job description

Job Summary

Tetra Pak in India works for and with our customers to provide preferred processing solutions and after-sales service in the Dairy & Beverage industry. We apply our commitment to innovation, our understanding of consumer needs and our relationships with suppliers to deliver our solutions. We are hiring into the role of Senior Process Engineer- Expert F in Processing Liquid Food Solutions. This role will report to Engineering manager and is based in chakan, pune.

Job Description

Required knowledge of the general principles of how food products are processed and packaged, the main equipments used, the composition, quality aspects and the hygienic requirements for the equipments, facilities and operators. Expected good knowledge and experience of the engineering practices, including Plants, process lines, applications and technology to do the design of the Production Solutions. Knowledge and understanding of the engineering practices for the design of food processing machinery, including applied food processing technology, hygienic design, general machine design, testing methods and manufacturing technique.

What You Will Do

• Product Specialist: Build technical expertise in particular machines, participate in platform development and act as first point of contact for other engineers.
• Lead a short-term team to accomplish internal process or engineering development works.
• Process responsibility for customized as well as less complex BU BPU and Line order projects in all respects i.e. cost, time, quality and scope of obligations.
• Demonstrate excellent technical skills, good knowledge in installation needs and customer operations at site.Deliver process design specification, templates and drawings on all customized as well as less complex BPUs and Lines.
• Drive productivity in project through utilization of re-useable solutions, std component list and processes.
• Perform lessons learned and providing input to improvement or development of processes, templates and tools.Support the development and improvement of processes, templates and tools.
• Mentoring junior process engineers and their capability development.Issue resolutions and query handling.
• Understand the scope of supply in contract/ Order form.Design Processing system; Being able to develop Flow chart (P&ID) and item list.Engineering: Being able to perform calculation and selection of piping, pumps, valves, Heat exchangers, instruments & vessels used in food industry.
• Ensure system design includes Clean-in-Place (CIP) and complies with customer specifications, company standards, State/Federal regulations.Able to work with material planning tools - SAP etc., component selection tools, Engineering Toolbox as applicable in BU.
• Able to use Tetra Pak Global Engineering Concepts and Design Elements.Documentation; Able to create project and customer documentation.Cost estimation for Pre-projects & Projects, and plan for cost reduction.Understand and work according to time Plan.
• Can work under demanding timelines and situations.Be a participant in test and/ or reviews in project work.Customer focus: takes the initiative to ensure that opportunities to maximise the value addition to the customers of the Tetra Pak are taken.
• Plan and implement cost reduction, efficiency, and quality improvement program.Support customer and internal stakeholders for testing, commissioning, and site issues.
• A self-starter who takes the initiatives on solving problems and creating opportunities for improvement without being asked.Act as an ambassador for Tetra Pak.
• Technical discussions with customer and or end suppliers for engineering parts in L0-L2 projects.Building Integrity and Trust with critical stakeholders and Team.

Profile Description

We believe you have

• Minimum 10+ years of engineering experience in Dairy, Beverages, or similar Liquid Food process industry.
• Good understanding of product portfolio and its functionality.Proficient in working with engineering tools - AutoDesk, Matrix etc.Knowledge of Different Heat exchangers, Heat transfer calculations & basic reports.Knowledge of different Utilities: Being able to do calculation of plant and module utility consumptions.Being able to read and understand assembly drawings and plant layouts.
• Working with diversity and inclusion.Exhibit qualities of Dynamic, Productive and Capable.Capability development and focus for growth and productivity.Interpersonal Savvy with strong conflict management skills.
• Learning on the fly and self-starter.Listening to different stakeholders and able to see how different parts of the process forms the big picture.
• Good Communication skills and proficiency in English.Passion to work in an international environment where you are comfortable interacting with different stakeholders and you have a strong personal drive.
• Result oriented with a genuine interest in supply chain and analytical ability.
• Passionate about applying your theoretical knowledge into actual challenges, and are keen to optimise processes to drive excellent outcomes.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Disciplined to deliver against deadlines and commitments.
• A good command of both written and spoken English is necessary in this international environment.

We Offer

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

This job posting expires on 31st August, 2026.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Dipali Moray.

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.

Dipali Moray