Engineer, Process

Location: 

Robinson, US, 62454

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: 

Provides process engineering support, including implementation, commissioning, and maintenance of manufacturing processes and equipment. Supports the full deployment of Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives at the site. Responsible for process design, equipment specification, and process optimization to improve performance, cost efficiency, and product quality. Evaluates and implements new technologies and procedures to enhance manufacturing operations. Leads and contributes to projects, managing cross-functional teams, contractors, and external vendors. Develops equipment and service specifications, generates RFPs, and supports vendor selection. Ensures compliance with applicable standards and is accountable for meeting customer quality expectations.

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Collaborate with process, corporate, and plant engineers, as well as cross-functional teams (quality, maintenance, operations, and commercial) to ensure alignment on production and quality objectives
  • Develop engineering documentation, including reports, flow diagrams, and performance charts
  • Design, install, commission, and optimize production processes and equipment, including troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Apply engineering principles (mass, heat, and momentum transfer) to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable operations
  • Support process validation, line trials, R&D activities, and product commercialization efforts
  • Improve plant efficiency, output, safety, and cost performance while ensuring compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements
  • Utilize AutoCAD and other tools to design and optimize line layouts and process modifications
  • Manage engineering projects end-to-end, including scope, budget, timeline, and resource allocation
  • Lead cross-functional project teams, coordinate contractors and vendors, and oversee procurement processes (RFPs, vendor selection)
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and company standards across all projects and operations
  • Oversee stakeholder communication, including regular project updates and alignment meetings
  • Provide training, documentation, and technical support to ensure successful project execution and sustainable operational performance

About you: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical) with at least 5-10 years relevant design and project management experience.
  • Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office and Project software, Windows Operating System, AutoCAD, and similar design software.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and oversee the work of contractors and 3rd party engineering providers.
  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
  • Travel: Occasional 10% to 30% based on assigned project locations.
  • Must be able to freely move around the entire facility.
  • Ability to work in and be exposed to heat.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut: 

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility.
  • An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
  • Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.
  • Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products. 

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

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