Senior Process Engineer - Liquid Food & Dairy Systems

North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui Palmerston North; Foxton Beach; On-site; NZD 138,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmerston North client in the liquid food and dairy sector is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a contract of 3, 6 or 9 months, possibly longer. You will design and deliver liquid processing systems, including pumping, heat exchange and hygienic piping, with focus on CIP and process optimisation.

You will work hands-on across workshop and site, commissioning systems, improving performance and supporting clients in live manufacturing environments within FMCG.

Qualifications

• Experience designing P&ID for liquid food processing.
• Practical, hands-on problem solving in workshop and site.
• Knowledge of MPI requirements and hygienic design.
• Experience with CIP systems and heat exchangers.
• Ability to manage projects including budgeting and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver liquid processing systems including pumping and heat exchangers.
• Hands-on work in workshop and site to commission systems.
• Optimise performance and troubleshoot in live manufacturing.
• Build trusted client relationships across the food and dairy sector.

Skills

Process Design & Engineering

Thermal Processing Knowledge

Food Manufacturing Expertise

Piping & Equipment Specification

Automation & Control Systems

Project Management

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

CAD & Technical Documentation

Commissioning & Customer Support

Tools

Autocad

Job description

Palmerston North client in the liquid food and dairy sector is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a contract of 3, 6 or 9 months, possibly longer. You will design and deliver liquid processing systems, including pumping, heat exchange and hygienic piping, with focus on CIP and process optimisation.

You will work hands-on across workshop and site, commissioning systems, improving performance and supporting clients in live manufacturing environments within FMCG.