About this role
We are seeking a Process Engineer who is passionate about driving continuous improvement and shaping efficient, high-quality manufacturing processes. In this role, you will optimize cookie and spread production to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. You will collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Global R&D teams to support testing and validation for product and process development projects. You will also strengthen production teams’ capabilities through knowledge sharing and hands-on training, while providing mutual backup with the OpEx Engineer to ensure business continuity.
- Data Monitoring, Digitalization & Analysis Monitor process, quality, and technical performance from dough/spread preparation to final packaging.
- Evaluate key process parameters, trials, and specifications to identify trends and improvements.
- Maintain accurate, structured, and accessible records of process parameters, trials, and specifications.
- Plan and conduct tests to validate hypotheses and strengthen process understanding.
- Apply statistical analysis to support decisions on process capability, quality, and technical performance.
- Act as key user for MES and Operations Cockpit, sharing improvement ideas with Corporate IT.
- Serve as a key member of IT implementation projects in Chonburi.
- Troubleshooting, Optimization & Process Improvement Lead technical and process improvement projects through effective implementation.
- Develop process controls and parameters to maintain quality standards.
- Resolve production issues and lead technical root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
- Develop and refine technical SOPs and process standards.
- Design, test, and validate new equipment and production lines to improve efficiency.
- Reduce costs by improving process efficiency and minimizing waste.
- Knowledge Development & Transfer Maintain expertise in process dynamics, product quality, and yield optimization.
- Partner with Technical and Production teams to share insights and refine process parameters.
- Capture new knowledge in technical documentation and process standards.
- Train and mentor production staff on process and technical topics.
- Lead improvement meetings to share insights, review technical performance, and resolve process issues.
- Support for R&D in Process & Product Validation Coordinate and conduct tests with Global R&D for supplier evaluations, crop transitions, new equipment, and packaging formats.
- Lead weekly Global R&D meetings to align process and product validation activities.
- Capacity Planning & Strategy Maintain standard crew plans based on production needs, labor productivity, and operational efficiency.
- Develop and maintain capacity models to optimize production schedules and resource utilization.
- Develop and run simulations for new lines, process changes, capacity expansion, and capital investments.
- Education: Master’s degree in Food or Agricultural Engineering, Process Engineering, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in these fields and substantial relevant experience will also be considered.
- Specific knowledge: A decent food technology basis through education or experience Familiarity with regulatory compliance and food safety standards.
- Knowledge of automation and control systems used in food manufacturing Proficiency in digitalization concepts and using process simulation and statistical analysis software.
- Experience: Experience in food industry or FMCG in a production (support) role is a must Experience in baking industry is a plus Experience with leading/working in cross-functional teams Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies Language: Fluent in Thai and English (verbal and writing)