10 apr 2026
R&D Process Engineer - Powder Technologies
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| Dienstverband | Zie onder |
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| Locatie |
Hoofddorp, Haarlemmermeer |
| Opleidingsniveau | HBO / bachelor |
| Contactpersoon |
Olawale Olukunga +31622258890 |
Informatie
We are seeking a highly experienced R&D Process Engineer to lead the development and ownership of core technical designs for powder applications. You will be a critical technical authority, driving innovation, standardization, and performance improvement across our manufacturing network. Key Accountabilities:
- Scout, evaluate, and qualify relevant technologies for the organization's Powder manufacturing strategy, focusing on: Mixing, High Heat Treatment, Evaporation, Spray Drying, and Blending;
- Collaborate seamlessly with Research & Innovation (R&I) and Quality & Food Safety (QFS) departments to ensure alignment and best-in-class solutions;
Core Design & Standardization:
- Define, deliver, and maintain comprehensive engineering blue books, core designs, and technical standards for powder applications;
- Ensure all designs and standards comply with Operations' critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Safety, Quality, Impact Journey, and Efficiency;
Equipment & Supplier Qualification:
- Partner with the C&P Capex team to qualify relevant equipment and suppliers;
- Maintain a fit-for-purpose vendor list within the powder application domain;
Capital Expenditure (Capex) Project Support:
- Act as the technical authority in Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for Capex projects managed by Global Engineering;
- Contribute to process design work packages, provide budget estimates, and validate recommended technical solutions before investment and up to design qualification;
Center of Excellence (CoE) Contribution:
- As a key member of the Center of Excellence (CoE) for Powder, actively support the manufacturing network;
- Lead or co-lead programs focused on improving performance, reducing energy & water consumption, enhancing quality & safety, and increasing efficiency (e.g., Refuel, ATEX, Battle against Waste);
- Provide expert technical assistance for factory assessments and troubleshooting when required;
- Train and coach the technical community within the powder application domain.
Internal:
- Operation & Manufacturing Network;
- C&P Capex, Capex & Finance Teams;
- Global, Regional, and Local Engineering Communities;
- Global and Local Quality & Food Safety Communities;
- Global R&I Community.
External:
- Equipment Suppliers within the Expertise Area;
- Research Institutes related to Powder Technologies;
- Industry Committees, Forums, Legal Authorities, and Certification Bodies.
Omschrijving
We are seeking a highly experienced R&D Process Engineer to lead the development and ownership of core technical designs for powder applications. You will be a critical technical authority, driving innovation, standardization, and performance improvement across our manufacturing network. Key Accountabilities:
- Scout, evaluate, and qualify relevant technologies for the organization's Powder manufacturing strategy, focusing on: Mixing, High Heat Treatment, Evaporation, Spray Drying, and Blending;
- Collaborate seamlessly with Research & Innovation (R&I) and Quality & Food Safety (QFS) departments to ensure alignment and best-in-class solutions;
Core Design & Standardization:
- Define, deliver, and maintain comprehensive engineering blue books, core designs, and technical standards for powder applications;
- Ensure all designs and standards comply with Operations' critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Safety, Quality, Impact Journey, and Efficiency;
Equipment & Supplier Qualification:
- Partner with the C&P Capex team to qualify relevant equipment and suppliers;
- Maintain a fit-for-purpose vendor list within the powder application domain;
Capital Expenditure (Capex) Project Support:
- Act as the technical authority in Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for Capex projects managed by Global Engineering;
- Contribute to process design work packages, provide budget estimates, and validate recommended technical solutions before investment and up to design qualification;
Center of Excellence (CoE) Contribution:
- As a key member of the Center of Excellence (CoE) for Powder, actively support the manufacturing network;
- Lead or co-lead programs focused on improving performance, reducing energy & water consumption, enhancing quality & safety, and increasing efficiency (e.g., Refuel, ATEX, Battle against Waste);
- Provide expert technical assistance for factory assessments and troubleshooting when required;
- Train and coach the technical community within the powder application domain.
Internal:
- Operation & Manufacturing Network;
- C&P Capex, Capex & Finance Teams;
- Global, Regional, and Local Engineering Communities;
- Global and Local Quality & Food Safety Communities;
- Global R&I Community.
External:
- Equipment Suppliers within the Expertise Area;
- Research Institutes related to Powder Technologies;
- Industry Committees, Forums, Legal Authorities, and Certification Bodies.
Functie eisen
- Mechanical or Chemical engineering for Food Science Industries;
- Minimum 10 years in similar categories area as technologist, with shopfloor experience of process engineering projects;
- Knowledge-able on: Process & Product Technology, Powder properties in relation to process conditions, Hygienic design, Pinch & Enthalpy analyses, Explosion Safety according to ATEX;
- Ability to Translate Process Design into Process descriptions and preferably to have Startup and Commissioning experience as well as troubleshooting;
- Understand and advocate LOTO & WISE2 principles;
- Experience in leading transversal programs with factories is a plus;
- Ability to use knowledge, facts, data and professional insights to effectively solve problems and put in best practices solutions;
- Ability to lead / animate a network towards one goal, with obsession to get things done with practical mindset and shopfloor orientation;
- You are proficient in MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and have knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Project;
- Naturally organized and self-disciplined to manage multiple projects and stakeholders at the same time;
- Curiosity and passion for technology;
- Strategic thinking as well as hands on;
- Fluent in English.
