Process Engineer

Position Title: Process Engineer 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Scarborough 

Requisition ID: 30735 

We are passionate about potatoes. But we’re even more passionate about our People

For over 60 years we’ve been the number one branded player in frozen potato market. When it comes to bringing the nation together at mealtimes with simple, delicious and great tasting food we’re kind of a big deal

You won’t just find us in supermarkets though. As well as owning a household retail brand, our respected foodservice business works in close partnership with distributors, chefs and caterers across thousands of the country’s pubs, restaurants, hospitals and schools.

We are manufacturing maestros.

And we’re passionate about potatoes.

But we are even more passionate about our people.

Are you a recent graduate eager to kick-start your career in manufacturing and process optimization? We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated Process Engineer to join our team and help drive innovation across our operations

What You’ll Do:

As a Process Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in optimizing our manufacturing processes. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Hands-On Support: Work closely with our manufacturing organization and site teams to provide hands-on support, addressing specific challenges and opportunities to enhance capacity, process control, and network efficiency.

• Lead and Develop Teams: Lead the development of our manufacturing and technical operations teams in implementing best practices, setting process metrics, and maintaining robust process control.

• Drive Performance: Use data analytics tools and develop automation solutions to boost the performance of existing equipment and new installations, achieving breakthrough results.

• Innovate and Solve Problems: Collaborate with our technical community to create work plans and innovative solutions for current challenges.

• Reduce Costs: Support and lead cost reduction initiatives, contributing to our Sustainable Cost Advantage (SCA) pipeline through focused improvement teams and various strategic interventions.

• Enhance Quality: Monitor and improve factory performance across multiple plants to ensure consistency and superior product quality.

• Collaborate Across Sites: Coordinate efforts between different plants to share knowledge and drive process improvements.

• Support New Product Launches: Be actively involved in launching new products, from attending test runs to gathering data and working closely with the development team.

• And More: Take on additional duties and responsibilities as needed to support our dynamic team

Why Join Us?

• Growth Opportunities: Develop your skills and advance your career in a company that values continuous learning and professional growth.

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team that encourages creative problem-solving and new ideas.

• Impact: Make a real difference by driving improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability across our operations.

If you’re passionate about process optimization, eager to learn, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you

Apply Today and Start Your Journey with Us

EDUCATION

• Strong technical aptitude, mechanical/electrical engineering, and/or plant automation, with the ability to improve process efficiencies
• Knowledge of food processing equipment, processing methods, manufacturing philosophies, and basic manufacturing SOPs
• Monitor and support execution of projects to ensure sustainable product launches
• Support plants to meet SCA targets driven through optimizing plant assets and practices leveraging real-time management, process control, and best operating practices.
• Target year on year raw material recovery and line rate improvements at all facilities 
• Network / collaborate through the technical services organization to contribute to future best practices and equipment standards
• Participate in focused improvement teams across regions to deliver immediate impact to cost reduction and support SCA across the network. 
• Capable of collecting, organising and statistically analysing data. 
• Ability to work independently and within teams on abstract projects with minimal supervision. 

Although we've outlined our preferred qualifications for this position, we understand that the perfect candidate might not tick every box listed here. We strongly believe in fostering growth within the role, so if you don't match every requirement, we still urge you to apply. You could be exactly the person we need Apply today

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

Although we do encourage you to taste the goods, you’ll be pleased to know we don’t pay you in chips. For working hard, you’ll also get a great salary and some pretty good benefits including:

• An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay
• Optional health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• ‘Chips In’ Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact to the long-term development of McCain communities across the globe

And of course, being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an impressive 5 year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK?

You’ll be based at our Scarborough plant in North Yorkshire along with a team of approx. 350 other colleagues. We opened this plant back in the swinging sixties, but it’s not stuck in the past. It’s one of the largest French fry factories in the world and after a recent development, it’s also one of the most high-tech. Our teams work hard to make sure the quality of our products keeps our customers returning for more, for now and years to come

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
 
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Job Family: Manufacturing      
Division: Global Manufacturing Operations 
Department: ​Technical Operations GB ​
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Company: McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd