Process Engineer

The Quality Group

Process Engineer responsible for analyzing and optimizing production processes for a nutrition product company. Working on machine efficiency and enhancing operational standards in a dynamic environment.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timeElmshorn • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You analyze and optimize existing machine and production processes and implement new TPM standards directly in the operational environment
You develop safety concepts based on risk analyses and ensure compliance with occupational safety and environmental regulations
You initiate continuous improvement processes (CIP), conduct Kaizen and root-cause analyses, and monitor machine performance using data analysis
You design new production workflows for product launches, select appropriate equipment, and independently manage technical projects
You train operators and machine operators in TPM standards and develop autonomous maintenance concepts together with production
You act as the central interface between production, engineering and QA and conduct internal technical audits to optimize processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

You hold a completed technical degree (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology) or a comparable qualification
You have a strong passion for process improvements and experience analyzing complex workflows to optimize resources
You have solid knowledge of common methodologies such as Lean Management, TPM, or Kaizen and enjoy implementing them in a dynamic environment
You demonstrate a persistent, solution-oriented working style and proactively challenge existing approaches to increase production performance
You are a team player and value close collaboration with different departments, from quality assurance to machine operators
You communicate confidently at all levels and have fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive employee discounts on ESN products & more
Flexible working hours & remote work options
Mobility and fitness subsidies (e.g., Wellpass, Deutschlandticket)
Company pension scheme
Workation options and more

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisrisk analysisprocess optimizationtechnical project managementautonomous maintenancemachine performance monitoringproduction workflow designKaizenLean ManagementTotal Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Soft Skills

solution-orientedteam playercollaborationcommunicationproactivepersistentanalytical thinkingtraininginterpersonal skillsadaptability