Process Engineer

A well established European industrial minerals producer is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support the technical transformation of one of its mining and processing operations in Eastern Germany. This is a key technical role within a small, highly collaborative organisation currently undertaking the turnaround of a brownfield fluorspar mining operation.

The site produces underground industrial fluorspar and is undergoing significant operational improvements following a recent acquisition. The organisation is implementing changes to mining methods, modernising processing facilities, and strengthening its commercial position with new customers. The successful candidate will play a central role in improving plant performance and supporting long term operational stability.

This process engineer role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and, for the right individual, develop into a future site leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, optimise, and stabilise mineral processing operations across the plant

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, recovery, and cost performance

• Lead projects related to plant upgrades, automation, and modernisation

• Analyse operational data and provide technical recommendations to support strategic decisions

• Support harmonisation of technical reporting across operations

• Work closely with operations teams to improve milling, sizing, flotation, and drying processes

Requirements

• Degree in Mineral Processing, Process Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline

• Experience in mineral processing plants, ideally within industrial minerals or base metals

• Strong technical expertise in milling, classification/sizing, and flotation circuits

• Experience with process optimisation and plant troubleshooting

• German language skills required

• Willingness to travel within Germany when required

Opportunity

• Join a growing European mining company with operations across Germany

• Work in a technically challenging environment focused on operational improvement and plant modernisation

• Be part of a small, agile organisation with short decision making processes

• Clear career progression potential, including the possibility to grow into broader operational leadership

If this opportunity could be of interest, or you would like to discuss it confidentially, please get in touch directly.