Ingeniero de Procesos para la Agroindustria

Placements24; León; Hybrid; MXN 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

On-site in León, Guanajuato

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Process Engineer to join our client’s team in León, Guanajuato, MX. The role focuses on optimizing post-harvest processing operations to improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability across storage and packaging stages.

The ideal candidate has a chemical or mechanical engineering background, hands-on analytical skills, and experience or interest in the agro-industry. This hybrid role blends on-site collaboration with remote strategic planning for continuous

Qualifications

• Requires strong analytical problem-solving and data-driven approach.
• Experience or interest in agro-industry and food processing.
• Ability to design, evaluate, and scale up processes while ensuring quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale up new processing methods for post-harvest operations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues to minimize downtime and waste.
• Collaborate with production, QA, and R&D teams to meet quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement for throughput, efficiency, and sustainability.

Skills

Process design

Scale-up

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Food safety

Education

Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Process Engineer to join their dynamic team and optimize agricultural processing operations in León, Guanajuato, MX . This role is fundamental to enhancing the efficiency, quality, and sustainability of the post-harvest stages of agricultural products. The engineer will be responsible for analyzing existing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions that reduce waste, increase throughput, and maintain product integrity. You will work with a variety of technologies and equipment used in food processing, storage, and packaging. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical or mechanical engineering, with specific experience or a keen interest in the agro-industry. Key responsibilities include designing and scaling up new processes, troubleshooting operational issues, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. Collaboration with production, quality assurance, and research teams will be essential. This is a hands‑on role that requires strong analytical skills, creativity, and a commitment to driving operational excellence. Your contributions will be vital to our client's success in delivering high-quality agricultural products to market efficiently and sustainably. This hybrid role offers a balance of on‑site operational involvement and remote strategic planning.