Research & Development

About the role

As an International Process Engineer Manager, you will take end‑to‑end ownership of engineering projects that bring new products from concept to full‑scale manufacturing.

This is a hands‑on, engineering‑led role, focused on pilot plant development, scale‑up, and industrialisation - not theoretical research. You will work closely with R&D, Supply, Marketing, and external partners to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable processes for globally recognised consumer brands.

Your responsibilities

• Take end‑to‑end ownership of process and engineering projects, from early concept through pilot development, scale‑up, industrialisation, and production start‑up.
• Lead technical decision‑making across process design, equipment selection, and manufacturing readiness, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and fit for purpose.
• Deliver capital investment and industrialisation projects, including supplier selection, factory acceptance, and commissioning activities.
• Work closely with R&D, Supply Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Procurement, Quality, and external partners to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Support manufacturing sites during start‑up and post‑launch phases to stabilise processes and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure all activities meet health, safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to cross‑functional project teams and indirect reports within a global, matrix organisation.
• Actively share engineering knowledge and best practices across teams to strengthen overall technical capability.

The experience we're looking for

• Degree in Engineering, Chemical Process Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience leading complex engineering or process development projects within manufacturing, FMCG, R&D, or a comparable industrial environment.
• Demonstrated accountability for delivering projects from concept through industrialisation, with clear ownership of technical decisions and outcomes.
• Strong background in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or production‑related roles, with hands‑on exposure to scale‑up and plant environments.
• Experience working with external suppliers, converters, equipment vendors, or technology partners.
• Confidence operating in international, cross‑functional, and matrix teams.
• Flexible to travel internationally and support project delivery on site.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral in English. German language is nice to have.
• Solid presentation skills.
• Microsoft Office (intermediate level), knowledge on MS Project and CAD would be an added advantage.

Please submit your CV in English language.

The skills for success

• Strong engineering judgement and structured problem‑solving.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into practical manufacturing solutions.
• Confident stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Clear communication in English, written and spoken.
• Project leadership mindset with a high level of ownership.
• Adaptability and willingness to travel internationally.
• Curiosity, resilience, and a pragmatic, solution‑oriented approach.

What we offer

Equality