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We are looking for a motivated and technically skilled Process Engineer to support and optimize manufacturing processes within HMO production. In this role, you will act as a key technical expert for spray drying, powder mixing, and packaging processes across both external manufacturing partners (CMOs) and internal production facilities.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Process Development, Supply Chain, and external partners to ensure efficient operations, continuous improvement, and successful implementation of new processes.
Provide technical leadership and support for spray drying, powder mixing, and packaging processes across HMO manufacturing sites and CMOs
Act as the interface between Process Development and Product Management for implementation and optimization projects
Serve as the main technical contact and consultant for CMOs
Support daily operations and troubleshooting activities related to manufacturing processes
Participate in project work, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Provide technical support to additional HMO production facilities globally
Collaborate with Project Managers, User Managers, Supply Chain, and Scheduling teams to ensure smooth operational execution
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
Master’s degree in Food Technology or a comparable scientific/technical field
2–5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably within food production
Experience with spray drying and powder mixing technologies is highly preferred
Strong understanding of food technology, biotechnology, quality, and hygiene requirements
Experience within infant nutrition or related regulated food industries is an advantage
Knowledge of project management and process optimization methodologies
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to work effectively across cultures and international teams
Business fluent English and basic German language skills
Willingness to travel frequently, including extended business trips to Thailand
Application deadline: 30.06.2026
Contact information: Benedikt Engels, Director, Head of Site Rheinbreitbach, [email protected]
Our purpose guides the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
Opportunities for everyone
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
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If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Food Technology or comparable scientific/technical field
- 2-5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably within food production
- Experience with spray drying and powder mixing technologies
- Strong understanding of food technology, biotechnology, quality, and hygiene requirements
- Experience within infant nutrition or related regulated food industries
- Knowledge of project management and process optimization methodologies
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to work effectively across cultures and international teams
- Business fluent English and basic German language skills
Novozymes Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novozymes and has not been reviewed or approved by Novozymes.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies include paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and generous PTO with floating days, with some locations noting separate vacation and sick leave.
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Healthcare Strength — Provides medical and dental insurance, with coverage described as reasonably priced and of good quality in multiple regions.
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Retirement Support — Offers a 401(k) plan with employer matching and structured retirement benefits referenced across roles and postings.
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What We Do
Novozymes has combined with Chr. Hansen to become Novonesis: linkedin.com/company/novonesis. This global biosolutions company of 10,000 people is transforming how the world produces, consumes and lives. In 30-plus industries, its biosolutions help businesses meet their needs and the needs of our planet. Novozymes was formed in 2000 when Novo Nordisk split into three companies: Novo Nordisk A/S, Novozymes A/S and Novo A/S. Novozymes was the world leader in biological solutions with a commitment to Rethink Tomorrow. It served 130 markets with enzymatic, microbial and advanced protein solutions. The company’s solutions enabled higher agricultural yields, low-temperature washing, energy-efficient production, renewable fuel and many other benefits. In December 2022, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen entered into an agreement to create a leading global biosolutions partner by combining the two companies. The goal was to unleash the full potential of biosolutions and generate significant value for all stakeholders and society. The combination was completed on January 29, 2024 and Novonesis was born. The name means ‘a new beginning’ and is derived from the Greek word ‘genesis’. It reflects a new era where we’ll better our world with biology. You can find Novonesis on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/company/novonesis. Novozymes A/S, part of Novonesis Group.
