Project Engineer

For over 30 years, Lesaffre has been involved in Human Health & Nutrition as part of its ambition to Better Nourish and Protect the Planet. In November 2018, Lesaffre acquired Gnosis Advanced Biotech and officially combined it with Lesaffre Human Care to form a new Business Unit named Gnosis by Lesaffre.

At Gnosis by Lesaffre, we are committed to cultivating and to delivering nutritional actives, probiotics, and nutritional and functional yeasts that benefit human health and wellbeing, thanks to the power of microorganisms and biotransformation processes like fermentation. Put differently, we explore life to improve living.

Our vision: At Gnosis by Lesaffre, we strive for a world that moves better, digests better, ages better, feels better, and, ultimately, lives better thanks to microorganisms and biotransformation.

Join our Engineering Team and help promote the future of our plant! We are seeking a highly qualified Project Engineer to lead our engineering projects and support continuous improvement processes at our production plant.

In this stimulating role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of experts, managing engineering projects from conception to completion. You will be responsible for ensuring the achievement of safety, quality, timeline, and cost objectives, demonstrating your problem-solving and decision-making skills.

If you are a chemical engineer with proven experience in the industrial sector, join us on this exciting adventure. We offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment, with opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for capital investments;
• Plan, coordinate, and manage engineering projects from the launch phase to the design and mechanical completion phase;
• Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring that timelines and costs are constantly aligned with the Executive Plan;
• Coordinate and manage the activities of the multidisciplinary Project Team;
• Develop basic and detailed design of plants and equipment, whether related to new production lines or modifications/expansions of existing ones, in accordance with current HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) regulations and quality standards (GMP, FDA, ISO, etc.);
• Prepare project technical documentation (URs, technical specifications, drawings, manuals, etc.);
• Supervise the installation and support Maintenance in the integration of new plants and equipment into the production cycle;
• Coordinate and manage contracts with suppliers of materials and services;
• Identify, analyze, and manage non-compliance risks, in terms of quality and safety, during all phases of plant design and implementation;
• Effectively manage interfaces with various business functions (Safety, Production, Quality, Maintenance, etc.);
• Supervise factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) of equipment and machinery supplied by third parties;
• Collaborate on the validation and qualification activities of plants and equipment;
• Prepare project status reports, sharing them with the Project Team, the Engineering/Maintenance Manager, and other stakeholders in scheduled periodic meetings;
• Support the Maintenance and Production departments in fault analysis throughout the productive life cycle of the operating plants, identifying solutions for timely and effective resolution;
• Analyze process data and plant performance to identify improvement opportunities;
• Promote the adoption of innovative technologies and Industry 4.0/5.0 solutions;
• Provide technical support for the training of Maintenance and Production operators;
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures to ensure a safe work environment in collaboration with the HSE Manager;
• Manage, update, and optimize the technical archive, ensuring the integration and proper archiving of key documents (layouts, P&IDs, technical lists, specifications, manuals, certifications, etc.);
• Prepare and update SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), protocols, and quality reports
• Evaluate and select suppliers and materials in collaboration with the Purchasing Department

• Degree in chemical engineering
• Knowledge of the operation of machinery and industrial processes in the nutraceutical-pharmaceutical field (e.g., osmosis, microfiltration, nanofiltration, drying, concentration/evaporation, wastewater treatment, production of osmotized/purified water, production of clean steam, etc.)
• Preparation of P&IDs, technical specifications, construction drawings, etc.
• Knowledge of project management software tools (i.e., Microsoft Project)
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D technical drawing (AutoCAD)
• Proficiency with Office 365
• Knowledge of SAP management software
• Excellent level of the English language (written and spoken)

• Attitude to work in multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Reliability and precision
• Flexibility
• Fast learning ability

• Permanent contract
• Full-time