Process Engineer

ASCENZA Portugal; Setúbal; Presencial; EUR 32 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Ascenza Agro in Setúbal, Portugal is seeking a Process Engineer to monitor and improve production processes from formulation to final product, ensuring quality and productivity. You will map processes, implement action plans, and monitor KPIs such as RFT.

The ideal candidate has a Chemical Engineering degree and at least 2 years in a similar role, with practical knowledge of industrial processes and continuous improvement, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualificações

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of industrial processes and continuous improvement techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor, identify, and propose improvements to production processes in terms of quality and efficiency.
• Design, implement, and monitor action plans to improve production processes, validating and verifying the results and benefits achieved
• Monitor daily operations and performance indicators (especially RFT - right at first time), identifying opportunities for improvement and/or problem solving
• Conduct regular field monitoring of formulation processes with a view to process mapping, updating the Productivity Matrix, or monitoring first formulations (NPI)
• Monitor the introduction of new products and the implementation of new operating methods, ensuring their effective integration into production processes
• Actively participate in change management projects associated with the implementation of new processes, changes to existing processes, or the introduction of new operational practices
• Promote cooperation and coordination among the various areas of the organization (Development (R&D), Production, Quality, Safety, Planning, Maintenance, among others), supporting the planning and execution of non-routine interventions and actions
• Update and propose improvements to documentation and work instructions
• Raise awareness and administer training in the field of Process Engineering for other teams
• Promote a collaborative work environment and actively contribute to the achievement of the factory's objectives

Conhecimentos

Process optimization

Industrial processes

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Formação académica

Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Ferramentas

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Date: Sep 10, 2026

Location: Setúbal, PT

Company: Ascenza Agro

Ascenza is the crop Protection branch, a benchmark independent player in the off-patented South-European, Brazilian and Mexican markets, with a leading position in Iberia.

Mission:

To monitor the entire production process from formulation to the final product, ensuring productivity and product quality, identifying and implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, identify, and propose improvements to production processes in terms of quality and efficiency.
• Design, implement, and monitor action plans to improve production processes, validating and verifying the effectiveness of the results and benefits achieved
• Monitor daily operations and performance indicators (especially RFT - right at first time), identifying opportunities for improvement and/or problem solving
• Conduct regular field monitoring of formulation processes with a view to process mapping, updating the Productivity Matrix, or monitoring first formulations (NPI)
• Monitor the introduction of new products and the implementation of new operating methods, ensuring their effective integration into production processes
• Actively participate in change management projects associated with the implementation of new processes, changes to existing processes, or the introduction of new operational practices
• Promote cooperation and coordination among the various areas of the organization (Development (R&D), Production, Quality, Safety, Planning, Maintenance, among others), supporting the planning and execution of non-routine interventions and actions
• Update and propose improvements to documentation and work instructions
• Raise awareness and administer training in the field of Process Engineering for other teams
• Promote a collaborative work environment and actively contribute to the achievement of the factory's objectives

The talent we are looking for:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field;
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role;
• Computer skills from a user perspective;
• Knowledge of industrial processes and continuous improvement techniques;
• Initiative, relationship skills, and teamwork ability.

What we have to offer:

• Integration into an enthusiastic and collaborative team
• Compensation and benefits commensurate with the position and demonstrated experience

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