Senior Packaging Machine Engineer

Job

CLS Services is a leading professional recruitment agency specialised in chemistry & life sciences.
For our client dsm-firmenich we are searching for a Senior Packaging Machine Engineer.

Keywords

• Packaging
• Food/FMCG/Pharma
• Equipment
• Improvement
• Machine safety

As Senior Packaging Machine Engineer you will be part of the Global Technology group, composed of a select team of technology engineers who are leading individual equipment focused technology platforms. In collaboration with various internal and external partners, you will be actively driving activities around end-of-line packaging of (food) products and defining their future standards. Your field of action will range from optimising existing unit operations to defining new standards for highest efficiency lines with latest safety, ergonomy and change-over performance, as well as striving for zero plastic-waste solutions.

Examples of projects and responsibilities:
New packaging line projects:
Concept (definition of the technology (auto, semi auto manual)) definition of the business case:

• New full automatic line for fine powder (EU – Asia);
• New Full automatic line for Liquid in Jerrycan (USA);
• New semiauto line for drums (EU);
• Revamping Semiauto line (EU);
• Issue relevant documentation as URS and global standard;
• Scouting of relevant technology and new partnerships (high standard – mid standard (cost reduced project)).

Global activities:

• Definition of common standard based on the different production technology (example metal detection for granules vs fine powder);
• Standardisation of technologies and material (starting with new projects or with the existing technologies depending on the return).

Troubleshooting (normally due to complaints):

• VFFS sealing problem;
• Leakage of jerrycans.

Other responsibilities are:

• Identification of strategic equipment suppliers in collaboration with Purchasing;
• Provide URS for new line installations and actively participate in Capex projects;
• Analyse data to improve the packaging process and implementing relevant solutions;
• Leverage innovative technical solutions (i.e. cobots) to drive cost & ergonomy improvements;
• Lead development for flexible use of formats and enabling alternative packaging solutions “ zero plastic waste”.

They bring:

• Being part of an interdisciplinary technology team working across a wide range of technologies;
• A diversity of exciting projects related to foods and flavored products;
• The opportunity to work for a highly social company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to their strategy and purpose;
• Career development opportunities with great opportunities to learn and grow;
• To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.

Profile

The ideal candidate has an M.Sc. in packaging or mechanical engineering, with 5-10 years of packaging experience in Food, Fragrance & Flavors, FMCG or Pharma industry. You have proven experience in technology development & implementation, with a focus on end-of-line packaging equipment. You have know-how of key packaging solutions and materials and experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean principles (SMED, AM/PM, Hygienic Design, Ergonomy), as well as, machine safety.
Are you fluent in English (and preferably French) and do you have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills? Then we are looking for you!

Company profile

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dsm-firmenich – innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty. They bring progress to life by combining the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable.

From their master perfumers and flavorists to their expert nutritionists and scientists, their trailblazing teams work closely with customers, supporting their ambitions with 150+ years of R&D expertise.

With a passionate and talented team of close to 30,000 employees, they are determined to be a force for good. And to work together to positively impact people and planet.

dsm-firmenich is a leading global supplier of food enzymes, cultures, taste and health ingredients and other specialties for the many of the leading global and local dairy, baking, beverages and savory food brands. Over 400 scientists are committed each day to find new science-based innovations, building on more than a hundred years’ experience in enzyme and fermentation technology. Their people are driven by optimism – a belief that through innovations in food technology, solutions are possible and actionable and many of their customers involve them closely in their product development and production process to help them solve challenges by combining the possibilities of science with their dedication and application knowledge.

dsm-firmenich Biotechnology Center (DBC) in Delft is the primary location for biotechnological Research and Development for the innovation-driven company dsm-firmenich. DBC uses bright science to create better living ® through the development of new and improved products for dsm-firmenich.

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Contact

Interested? Send us a detailed curriculum vitae, accompanied by an application letter indicating your motivation. Please use our online application form. (See URL) (Vacancy number A2400060)