Project Process Engineer

gea; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA offers opportunities for engineers to contribute to the design, sizing, and optimization of hygienic processing systems for nutrition, dairy, and beverage plants.

The role covers concept development, feasibility, cost estimation, and commissioning support, with close collaboration with customers and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree related to chemical/food processing or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years in process/plant engineering or project engineering roles.
• Experience in nutrition, dairy, food & beverage, or pharmaceutical hygienic processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform process engineering tasks across design, sizing, and documentation.
• Lead or support project phases from engagement to handover.
• Ensure compliance with GMP/HACCP/EHEDG/3-A standards and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Process design

PFD interpretation

P&ID interpretation

CIP system design

SIP system design

Validation & troubleshooting

Equipment sizing

Project execution

Commissioning support

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Dairy Engineering

Tools

Hygienic equipment selection

Piping systems

Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Customer Engagement & Technical Assessment
  • Conduct customer site surveys and technical assessments to gather detailed information on: Production processes Operational requirements Facility constraints Process improvement opportunities
  • Provide technical expertise during customer meetings, sales activities, and technical presentations.
  • Promote the company's technologies, products, services, and engineering capabilities to existing and prospective customers.
• Sales & Business Development Support
  • Collaborate closely with Sales and Service teams to: Develop customized engineering solutions Identify plant upgrade and expansion opportunities Support business development initiatives
  • Contribute technical input for proposals, feasibility studies, and project cost estimates.
• Project Engineering & Execution
  • Participate in all project phases, including: Initial customer engagement Concept development Feasibility studies Cost estimation Proposal preparation Detailed engineering Commissioning and startup Final handover
  • Work closely with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery within budget and schedule requirements.
  • Maintain accurate engineering documentation, project records, design revisions, and customer communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Process Design & Engineering
  • Design, develop, review, and modify: Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) Utility Flow Diagrams Process layouts for nutrition, dairy, food, and beverage processing plants
  • Engineer and specify process systems, including:Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems Sterilization-in-Place (SIP) systems Product transfer and distribution systems Mixing and blending systems Liquid processing systems Hygienic piping networks Heat exchangers and thermal processing systems Process vessels and storage tanks Utility systems, including: Steam and condensate Hot and chilled water Compressed air Process water/WFI (where applicable)
• Process Calculations & Equipment Sizing
  • Perform process engineering calculations and equipment sizing, including: Flow rate calculations Pump selection Valve sizing Tank sizing Heat load calculations Utility consumption assessments Pressure drop calculations CIP/SIP capacity requirements
• Technical Documentation
  • Prepare and review technical documentation, including: Equipment specifications Technical datasheets Scope of Work (SOW) documents Equipment lists Instrument lists Bills of Materials (BOM)
• Compliance, Quality & Safety
  • Ensure all process designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulations, including: GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) HACCP EHEDG 3-A Sanitary Standards Applicable local regulatory requirements
  • Conduct: Hazard identification studies Process risk assessments HAZOP reviews (where applicable)
  • Ensure safety requirements are incorporated into designs and implemented according to company and customer standards.
• Commissioning, Validation & Technical Support
  • Support and/or lead: Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) Commissioning activities Performance validation Process troubleshooting Operational optimization
  • Lead or support system startup activities and customer training programs to ensure proper operation and maintenance of installed systems.
  • Assist Service Support and technical teams in diagnosing and resolving process, equipment, and system performance issues during commissioning and warranty periods.
• Other Duties
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Line Manager.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Education Bachelor's Degree in: Chemical Engineering , Process Engineering Food Engineering, Dairy Engineering Or a related engineering discipline

Experience Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in: Process Engineering Plant Engineering Project Engineering Commissioning Experience gained within one or more of the following industries: Nutrition Dairy Food & Beverage Pharmaceutical Hygienic Processing

Technical Competencies

• Strong experience in process plant design and engineering, including: Development and interpretation of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) Development and interpretation of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) Process calculations Equipment specifications Utility system design
• Hands-on experience in: CIP (Clean-in-Place) system design SIP (Sterilization-in-Place) system design Validation, troubleshooting, and optimization of CIP/SIP systems
• Good understanding of liquid and powder processing technologies, including: Mixing Batching Blending Heat treatment Evaporation Spray drying Product transfer systems
• Experience with hygienic process design and sanitary equipment selection, including: Pumps Valves Instrumentation Tanks Heat exchangers Piping systems
• Strong knowledge of process utility systems, including: Steam and condensate Hot water Chilled water Compressed air Purified and process water systems
• Ability to perform en