Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Location: Banbury, GB, OX16 3UU

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About The Role

Our Process Engineer will be responsible for improving existing technologies for producing chocolate and/or cocoa products for the Barry Callebaut group. Within this role, you will support manufacturing operations teams with building and maintaining process and people capabilities, implement projects and collaborate with the Global Process Excellence and CI & TS (Customer Innovation and Technical Support) counterparts. This role also supports the evaluation, recommendation and the implementation of new process development technologies that optimize performance, are cost effective, and will improve product quality and manufacturing techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop industrially robust solutions for existing technologies and demonstrate the economic value of new production technologies, considering factors like operability, safety, food safety, morale, energy, throughput, and waste reduction
• Define, maintain, and roll out global process standards, including SOPs and process capability frameworks
• Ensure accurate SAP data management for product formulations and support SKU rationalization
• Identify and implement improvements to reduce waste, rework, and inefficiencies
• Support product transfers, new product introductions, and provide on-site technical assistance for daily operations and new line startups
• Deliver training materials and conduct capability-building sessions within the factory
• Collaborate with engineering, OT, and digital teams to introduce new technologies and drive change management
• Lead or support process assurance during commissioning of new lines and contribute to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

Degree in Engineering (food or chemical engineering, electromechanics, etc.), Bioscience-engineering, Chemistry or Physics with a first professional experience (3-5 years), ideally in chocolate and cocoa production, a background in process control is a plus. Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken. Knowledgeable in MS Office Suite. SAP Systems and other applications used in manufacturing e.g. scheduling, CMMS, MES advantageous. Highly motivated to learn, grow, and become a domain expert in production processes, with strong interest in modern technologies. Solid understanding of how product (food science) and machinery interact, supported by experience scaling processes from lab/pilot to industrial production. Manufacturing experience is essential; background in the food or process industry is a strong advantage. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage manufacturing data for insights and decision-making. Technically skilled and comfortable collaborating with operations, engineering, and innovation teams, including hands-on support on the shop floor.