Regional DRY & WET Technology Engineer F/M/X

Job Description:

The role of the of EUROPE Regional DRY/WET Technology Engineer is to support the implementation of new raw material, new process and new product across our European factory network

The Regional DRY/WET Technology Engineer shares R&D specifications needed to manufacturing DRY & WET product to achieve process specifications conformance and finished product specifications conformance.

His/her functional perimeter is Regional, including ROYAL CANIN and PETNUTRITION manufacturing network.

R&D specifications stands for product specifications and process specifications including:

• Specifications related to raw material processing,
• Specifications related to products (Quality Attributes, Key Quality Attributes)
• Specifications related to process flow, process sequence and equipment parameters settings,
• Specifications related to application of food safety standard and quality control.

The Regional DRY & WET Technology Engineer supports the deployment of the DRY & WET technology expertise of Royal Canin with the EUROPE region PPI (Process & Product Implementation engineers) community.

What are we looking for?

• B.S. or M.S. in Science, Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Food) or related technology program
• Demonstrated industry experience as R&D engineer or Quality & Food Safety Engineer
• Green belt or Black belt for Lean 6-Sigma is a plus
• >5 years relevant experiences in food technology development, process & product scale-up and/or implementation
• Demonstrated Factory experience
• Working in a company with multicultural and international features

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Support DRY/WET INDUSTRIALIZATION pillar in EUROPE region,

The Regional DRY/WET Technology Engineer supports the Industrialization process in the region by delivering DRY and WET Technology expertise.

More precisely, the Regional DRY/WET Technology Engineer will be a key R&D support to deal with product and process topics. She/he is part of following activities:

• Support execution of Industrial test runs needed for innovation plan deployment or portfolio transfer from a factory to another. Deliver guidance on SRC definition and support troubleshooting.
• Support any regional must do projects like product quality improvement, Do It Best (DIB) project, Business continuity project or Sustainability project.
• Support definition of regional Industrial Risk Assessment (IRA) for successful Implementation of new raw material, new process and new product.
• Support factories on any technology capability performance issues

• Support DRY & WET PRODUCT and DRY & WET PROCESS CONFORMANCE in EUROPE region,

The Regional DRY & WET Technology Engineer supports the assessment of conformance of R&D specifications related to Royal Canin DRY & WET manufacturing standard and align practices/specifications across factory network.

More precisely, the Regional DRY & WET Technology Engineer will be part of following activities:

• Support transfer of process specifications related to DRY/WET manufacturing standard in place and monitor conformance.

- Execute technical audits to assess implementation and conformance of R&D process specifications on factory

- Support PPI on process capability assessment and protocol execution.

- Gather and analyse data.

- Report performance per site (i.e Dosing capability, mixing capability, Cross contamination capability, ….).

• Support transfer of product specifications related to DRY/WET manufacturing standard in place and monitor conformance.

- Execute technical audits to assess implementation and conformance of R&D product specifications on factory

- Analyse product capability performance per site

• Support DRY/WET Process Validation and DRY/ WET product Validation for new equipment and new line commissioning

- Deliver training on process principles (process flow, theory, equipment added value, raw material specifications, process specifications, ….) and product quality and performance (product specifications, quality attributes checks, production sequences rules, …).

- Support CVS team and PPI on protocol execution on site

- On start-up phase she / he supports Standard Running Conditions (SRC) implementation, product ramp-up, portfolio implementation (raw material & product),

• Support Complex problem-solving projects

- Is team contributor on complex problem solving related to raw material, product and process.

- Ensure application of robust methodology to support complex problem solving management

What can you expect from Mars?
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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