Senior Process Engineer

The organisation

Reckitt Benckiser is the world's leading consumer health and hygiene company, We work with the best people to challenge conventional thinking and keep giving people innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes, through our brands like Enfamil, Nurofen, Strepsils, Mucinex, Dettol, Nutramigen, Lysol, Finish and Vanish. 

Being part of RB Health, Mead Johnson Nutrition is a fast growing world leader in baby and infant nutrition that sells products to over 100 countries worldwide. In Nijmegen we have a state-of-the-art supply chain organization, where over 700 people work to nourish children to give them the best start in life. Our Nijmegen site produces semi-finished and finished products for markets in Europe, Asia and Latin America. In Europe the product range is mainly focused on infants with food allergies. Quality, reliability, innovation and ethics are very important in our organization.

The position

As a Senior Process Engineer R&D you will responsible for the process design part of the implementation of new and innovative products within IFCN portfolio. You are also responsible for the process design in case of new processes and modifications of existing equipment. You are providing technical expertise to new initiatives and current projects in the European region in key process technologies as spray drying, dry powder blending, powder conveying and liquid processing. Also you execute process and product qualifications in conjunction with Product Development, Manufacturing, and Quality teams for effective scale up new products to manufacturing.

You have the understanding of HACCP, GMP’s, regulatory requirements, corporate safety and environmental standards to process design and process qualifications. In this role you issue, review and approves documentation related to process and product qualifications. You are actively participates on capital project teams in the design of processes and equipment selection. You are leading cross-functional technical project teams to develop and deliver innovations relevant to the European and Asian markets. You have or build networks internally and externally to ensure access to information required for project execution and process design. 

You are defining and qualifying the manufacturing process (mainly but not limited to spray drying, blending and filling) which is capable of producing the new products and formulations which are designed by the product developers. You are helping the manufacturing department in improvements and troubleshooting and implement new products seamlessly. Furthermore you work in close contact with product developers to enable them to develop easy to produce products.

Candidate profile

To be a successful Senior Process Engineer R&D you hold a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Chemical or Food Process Engineering or related technical field with 10 years of experience as Process Engineer operating key process technologies (spray drying, dry powder blending, powder conveying and liquid processing). You have a solid experience conducting plant trials in a manufacturing environment with proven success starting up new products in key process technologies. You are experienced and strong understanding of the microbiological and food chemistry impacts to a process for effective scale up, solve manufacturing problems and fuel continuous improvement efforts.

Knowledge of HACCP, quality management, food safety. Knowledge of dairy processing is a plus. You effectively work with teams, excellent leadership qualities, positive attitude, and strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical information to a diverse audience. You are result oriented and has strong willingness to achieve. You are flexible and able to work in a dynamic environment where a high degree of teamwork and collaboration are required. International travelling in this role is required. 

The offer

You will join a dynamic and international work environment and will interact with different levels of experience and expertise across the company. Here, you will never stop exploring and discovering. This position will advance your experience with innovative technologies, services, and processes. Backed by a competitive salary and compensation package, you will work in a professional setting with clients and team members from all over the world.

Interested?

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