Process Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Benefits
Competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits package including contributory pension, private healthcare, performance related bonus and employee assistance programme. Job Purpose and Impact
Location: Manchester, UK (M17 1PA)
Cargillβs Manchester plant is a large production facility at the hub of the UK food industry. The plant and offices located in Manchester are part of the Cargill starches and sweeteners business producing sweeteners, wheat protein and alcohol for customers in the confectionery, brewing, drink, dairy, farming and bakery sectors.
The Process Development Group (PDG) Engineers provide leadership with a technical and engineering focus to support the Process Development Groups (PDG) priorities for production. This role includes business case development for multiple projects and areas across the plant. The successful candidate will provide direction for the department aligned with the achievement of the site business plan, cost control and process improvements using CI tools and statistical analysis to optimise the process.
The role is a day based, Monday-Friday position at the Manchester site. Some occasional out of hours support will be required. Key Accountabilities
- Identifying & take ownership of opportunities, performing business case analysis and upfront engineering design to address best practice gaps
- Supporting the manufacturing team to trouble shoot process issues, using recognised problem-solving tools e.g., 5Whyβs, Kaizen, Lean 6 Sigma, Root Cause Analysis
- Assist and collaboratively support R&D, new initiatives, trials, and eventual implementation of concepts
- Function as the local process representative and be a liaison for peers and PDG members at other manufacturing locations, developing a strong technical network within Cargill
- Become the subject matter expert and identify ways to optimise and improve production performance and ensure knowledge is transferred not only locally but also throughout the business
- Track and control key performance indicators including costs, chemical usage, energy, yields, and operational standards
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelorβs Degree in Chemical, Food Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or other relevant engineering disciplines
- Proven Food Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience
- A focus on process safety and risk management at all times
- Ability to influence others and work with multifunctional teams and personnel
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Project Management experience
- Data analysis capabilities Minitab
- Understanding of PI (data historian), ACAD (auto CAD), MS Project
Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Crop Production
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Process Engineer roles across Cargill's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Crop Production.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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