Process Engineer

The Vita Coco Company; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vita Coco Company is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to be based in Singapore, focusing on liquid processing in the F&B sector. The role provides operations support to strategic co-manufacturing partners, aiming to improve end-to-end manufacturing performance and troubleshoot issues.

You will collaborate with co-manufacturing partners, QA, and Corporate HQ on new packaging launches and continuous improvement initiatives, with ~50% APAC travel and a strong emphasis on data-driven

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in the food manufacturing industry, preferably in beverages.
• Familiar with factory manufacturing processes and constraints related to low acid food & aseptic beverage production
• Sound technical knowledge and liquid processing equipment, mechanical P&ID design and strong understanding on manufacturing procedures and sequence requirement.
• Exposed to food quality requirements such as HACCP, GMP and ISO Systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel around the region (50%).

Responsibilities

• Support projects involving new plant installations and lead continuous improvement from a processing .
• Manage overall project timelines in his/her scope and coordinate with the different stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery of projects
• Work closely with co-manufacturing partners to provide technical support during entire project phase
• Provide Technical Support to ensure Quality, Productivity & Costs are optimized
• Assist in plant trouble shooting and in the resolution of manufacturing related issues
• Work closely with co-manufacturing partners and Corporate HQ in executing new package launches and commercialisation of new products
• Ensure that the required Factory SOPs are in place, so that our overall network operations are strengthen and contribute to its development.
• Ensure that our operation requirements are taken to completion, and incorporated in out partners manufacturers working ways.
• Conduct audits of all co-manufacturing facilities to evaluate the manufacturing process and coordinate required follow-up actions
• Work closely with co-manufacturing partners and QA Team to investigate and resolve product quality issues
• Identification of cost savings and optimization opportunities in our co-manufacturing partners, define action plans to execute the actions needed so these are captured.

Skills

Process engineering

Liquid processing

Quality systems

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

P&ID design

Job description

Vita Coco is the leading coconut water brand in the world, built on a simple idea: bring better-for-you, natural hydration to more people. Since starting in 2004,we’vegrown into a global business with teams in New York, London, and Singapore, andwe’renow publicly traded on NASDAQ under COCO.

As a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp,we’recommitted to supporting farming communities, sourcing responsibly, and building products that are better for people and the planet. We move fast, stay scrappy, and care deeply about doing the right thing.

We’renow looking for someonewho’sexcited to join a growing, purpose-driven company and help shape what comes next.

Our Values:

• Human First: We lead with inclusivity, transparency, and empathy.
• Nothing is Impossible: We experiment, learn, and keep moving forward.
• United by Our Will to Win: We stay aligned, work collaboratively, and push toward shared goals.
• Part of Something Bigger: We’recommitted to uplifting the communitieswe’reconnected to locally and globally

In a Nutshell, we’re looking for…

A Manufacturing Process Engineer with liquid processing experience in the F&B sector, who will be responsible for providing operations support to strategic co-manufacturing partners, in improving manufacturing performance, supporting troubleshooting and optimizing end to end process, who will collaborate closely to implement innovative and continuous improvement initiatives from a processing perspective. This role, based out of Singapore, will entail about 50% travel, primarily within the APAC region.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Project Management

• Support projects involving new plant installations and lead continuous improvement from a processing .
• Manage overall project timelines in his/her scope and coordinate with the different stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery of projects
• Work closely with co-manufacturing partners to provide technical support during entire project phase

Operations Support

• Provide Technical Support to ensure Quality, Productivity & Costs are optimized
• Assist in plant trouble shooting and in the resolution of manufacturing related issues
• Work closely with co-manufacturing partners and Corporate HQ in executing new package launches and commercialisation of new products
• Ensure that the required Factory SOPs are in place, so that our overall network operations are strengthen and contribute to its development.
• Ensure that our operation requirements are taken to completion, and incorporated in out partners manufacturers working ways.
• Conduct audits of all co-manufacturing facilities to evaluate the manufacturing process and coordinate required follow-up actions
• Work closely with co-manufacturing partners and QA Team to investigate and resolve product quality issues
• Identification of cost savings and optimization opportunities in our co-manufacturing partners, define action plans to execute the actions needed so these are captured.

Process Optimization & Operational Excellence:

• Analyse and optimize processing operations (UHT, pasteurization, blending, homogenization, CIP…).
• Improve OEE, yield, and process efficiency through data-driven analysis.
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and troubleshoot processing issues.
• Monitor our partners maintenance plan, contributing to its development and identifying gaps and closely coordinating with supply chain for downtime related requirements.

Innovation and Improvement

• Lead and execute trials with co-manufacturing partners in new process development
• Work together with co-manufacturing partners on product improvements and new product formulations
• Perform technical feasibility and manufacturing audits for potential new manufacturing partners and material suppliers

Sustainability &ESG

• Lead sustainability initiatives resulting on water usage reduction, chemical reduction and energy efficiency
• Contribute to sustainability goals across factories, connected to our overall company objectives.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 4 years’ experience in the food manufacturing industry, preferably in beverages
• Familiar with factory manufacturing processes and constraints related to low acid food & aseptic beverage production
• Sound technical knowledge and liquid processing equipment, mechanical P&ID design and strong understanding on manufacturing procedures and sequence requirement.
• Exposed to food quality requirements such as HACCP, GMP and ISO Systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel around the region (50%).

A NOTE FROM US

We welcome you to apply—even if youdon’tcheck every box.We’rebig fans of curious, growth-minded people who want to learn, contribute, and make an impact. If you feel connected to our brands and our mission,we’dlove to hear from you.

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