Position Title: Engineering Flake Process Line Lead
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Eschborn
Requisition ID: 37923
The Engineering Flake Process Line Lead is responsible for overseeing the design, installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of the flake process line within a manufacturing or production facility. This role ensures that the process line operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality standards, while meeting production targets. The Process Line Lead acts as the technical expert and primary point of contact for all engineering matters related to the flake process, coordinating cross-functional teams and liaising with external vendors and stakeholders as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant professional certification is advantageous.
• Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in process engineering or production management within a relevant industry (e.g., plastics, food, recycling, chemicals).
• Proven track record of managing process lines, ideally with a focus on flakes or similar continuous processes.
• Strong knowledge of process design, equipment specification, and process optimization techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with process control systems, automation, and relevant software tools.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in German and English; additional languages such as French, or Dutch is a plus.

• Process Line Management: Lead the end-to-end management of the flake process line, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
• Engineering Design & Optimization: Oversee the engineering design, layout, and specification of equipment for the flake process. Drive process optimization initiatives to enhance throughput, yield, and product quality.
• Installation & Commissioning: Manage the installation and commissioning of new equipment and technologies, ensuring seamless integration with existing operations.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Serve as the subject matter expert for technical issues, troubleshooting process or equipment problems and implementing effective solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and execute projects to improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance safety and sustainability.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of engineers, technicians, and operators working on the flake process line.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all process activities comply with internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Health, Safety & Environment: Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to HSE policies and procedures within the process line.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment of objectives and effective communication.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of process parameters, incidents, and improvement projects. Prepare regular reports for management.