Senior Process Engineer
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Introduction
Protix is a pioneering company at the forefront of sustainable and innovative solutions in the insect industry. We are committed to transforming insect farming into a scalable and eco-friendly source of protein and other valuable products. Are you ambitious and do you want to be part of our mission and growth? Join us as our new Senior Process Engineer and work for the future.
What will your mission be?
As a Senior Process Engineer in the insect industry at Protix, you will be responsible for the development of cutting-edge technologies in insect processing. You will design, implement, and optimize process improvements to ensure efficient and sustainable insect-derived products as well as feedstock pre-processing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain quality standards.
What will be your responsibilities?
Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and improve existing insect processing setup to enhance efficiency, yield, sustainability, and product quality.
Process Development: In close collaboration with our technologists and operational team, select, test, and evaluate new processing technologies for our Bergen op Zoom facility and new production facilities in development.
Design: Improve current processing lines or design new processes. Generate and review design deliverables like PFDs, P&IDs, 3D Models, and functional specifications.
Communicate: Align with stakeholders from the engineering team, technology team, operations, and other stakeholders to ensure process design improvements meet expectations.
Cost Management: Work on cost-effective solutions without compromising product quality, ensuring competitiveness in the market.
Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about industry regulations and ensure that processes comply with relevant standards and guidelines.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with equipment development, research and development, and production teams to drive multidisciplinary projects forward.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of processes, procedures, and best practices.
Training and Development: Provide training and support to production teams to ensure the proper implementation of optimized processes.
Execution Support: Support in the implementation of improvements and designs in an operational facility.
Project Management: Own the end-to-end project for the development and improvement projects, including planning, budgets, and technical aspects.
Who are you?
- Master's or PhD in process engineering (or similar).
- 10+ years of work experience in a relevant role, such as process technologist or process engineer in a food/feed processing environment.
- Fluent in English (both verbal and written).
- High conceptual thinking with attention to detail.
- Proficient knowledge of heating, evaporation, separation, and/or drying processes.
- Ability to shape and structure projects independently.
- Self-starting and entrepreneurial.
- Goal-driven with a broader perspective.
- Pro-active team player, interested in a fast-moving work environment.
What do we promise?
- Be part of our mission: 'Food in balance with nature!'
- Opportunity to work 2 days from home.
- A varied job where you can make a difference within a driven and inspiring team.
- Employee participation plan ('piece of the Protix pie').
- A fast-moving, entrepreneurial, and sustainable work environment.
- Room to take responsibility and develop yourself further.
- After 5 years, sabbatical for 6 weeks with 50% pay for your time out.
- Bicycle allowance of €0.23 per km.
Interested?
Do you want to work for the future and be part of our revolution? We would love to connect with you! Apply and connect with us on LinkedIn to stay updated on our mission.
About us
Protix specializes in breeding the Black Soldier Fly - specifically the larvae - ensuring a future-proof source of protein. Using artificial intelligence, high-tech applications, improvements in genetics, and robotics, Protix aims to restore the natural balance in our food chain.
Ready to be part of something extraordinary?
Apply now and let's revolutionize the future of food together!
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