Process Engineer (m/f/d)

Interested in a career that matters? We are looking for a motivated and technically skilled Process Engineer to support and optimize manufacturing processes within HMO production. In this role, you will act as a key technical expert for spray drying, powder mixing, and packaging processes across both external manufacturing partners (CMOs) and internal production facilities.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Process Development, Supply Chain, and external partners to ensure efficient operations, continuous improvement, and successful implementation of new processes.

 

The Role & Your Impact:

Provide technical leadership and support for spray drying, powder mixing, and packaging processes across HMO manufacturing sites and CMOs

Act as the interface between Process Development and Product Management for implementation and optimization projects

Serve as the main technical contact and consultant for CMOs

Support daily operations and troubleshooting activities related to manufacturing processes

Participate in project work, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives

Provide technical support to additional HMO production facilities globally

Collaborate with Project Managers, User Managers, Supply Chain, and Scheduling teams to ensure smooth operational execution

 

What You’ll Need to Be Successful 

Master’s degree in Food Technology or a comparable scientific/technical field

2–5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably within food production

Experience with spray drying and powder mixing technologies is highly preferred

Strong understanding of food technology, biotechnology, quality, and hygiene requirements

Experience within infant nutrition or related regulated food industries is an advantage

Knowledge of project management and process optimization methodologies

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Ability to work effectively across cultures and international teams

Business fluent English and basic German language skills

 

Travel requirements:

Willingness to travel frequently, including extended business trips to Thailand

Application deadline: 30.06.2026

Contact information: Benedikt Engels, Director, Head of Site Rheinbreitbach, been@novonesis.com

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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