Process Engineer: Lean Manufacturing & Process Optimization

Sensient Technologies Corporation; Gebze; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation in Gebze, Turkey, seeks a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and ensure consistent product quality under safety, environmental, regulatory, and quality standards.

You will work with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, Supply Chain, and R&D to implement improvements, analyze deviations, and promote Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Process Engineering, Food Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Solid years of experience in process engineering within the food, beverage, ingredients, chemical, or manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, food safety, quality systems, and EHS requirements is preferred
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English and Turkish

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, process documentation, operating parameters, and standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, Supply Chain, and R&D to implement process improvements and resolve technical issues
• Investigate process deviations, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Optimize process parameters to improve product consistency and reduce waste, energy consumption, and manufacturing costs
• Promote continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies
• Work with global process and operations teams to share best practices and standardize manufacturing processes where applicable

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Bilingual English/Turkish

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Job description

Sensient Technologies Corporation in Gebze, Turkey, seeks a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and ensure consistent product quality under safety, environmental, regulatory, and quality standards.

You will work with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, Supply Chain, and R&D to implement improvements, analyze deviations, and promote Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.