Process Engineer

Process Engineer - Snacks Manufacturing

CSG are partnered with a leading snacks manufacturer, who are searching for a Process Engineer to drive operational efficiency, process optimisation, and continuous improvement across a high-volume production facility.

This is a high-impact technical role focused exclusively on snacks manufacturing, supporting line performance, waste reduction, quality consistency, and capacity growth within a scaling environment.

This position will play a critical role in strengthening process control, standardisation, and performance visibility across production lines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse and optimise snacks manufacturing processes to improve throughput, yield, and efficiency

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, downtime reduction, and waste control

• Identify process bottlenecks and implement sustainable corrective actions

• Support new product development and scale-up from trial through full commercial production

• Develop, review, and standardise SOPs and process documentation

• Partner closely with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and line performance

• Conduct root cause analysis using production data and implement structured solutions

• Support capital projects including equipment specification, installation, commissioning, and validation

• Drive process capability improvements to enhance quality consistency and reduce variation

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, FSQA, and Supply Chain

Qualifications:

• 3-7+ years of experience in process engineering within snacks manufacturing

• Strong understanding of high-speed production environments

• Experience working with extruded, baked, fried, or seasoned snack products preferred

• Proven track record improving OEE, yield, and cost performance

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and production data analysis

• Experience supporting capital projects and equipment upgrades

• Hands-on approach with strong floor presence

• Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline preferred)

Work Environment:

• High-volume snacks manufacturing facility

• Combination of on-floor production support and office-based analysis

• Fast-paced environment requiring strong cross-functional communication

Why Join:

• High-impact role within a growing snacks manufacturer

• Direct influence on operational performance and scalability

• Opportunity to lead measurable improvement initiatives

• Strong visibility with senior leadership and clear career progression path