Process Engineer

PROCESS ENGINEER

PETERBOROUGH, GB, PE7 3HH

At McCormick & Company, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

This position is responsible for driving a reduction of chronic losses (e.g., Process Reliability, Yield and Scrap) through the development of standards. This role will help reduce variation in operating methods thereby improving the reliability and repeatability of processes. The Process Engineer will work with Team Manager, Maintenance Manager and Technician teams to standardize processes and procedures for the plant, including, but not limited to, processing, packaging, and maintenance and engineering departments.

• Drive Process Reliability, Yield and Scrap performance for the line.
• Lead improvement initiatives to meet annual operational goals.
• Analyze processes to identify gaps and implement optimization solutions.
• Troubleshoot production losses and strengthen line standards.
• Support cost‑reduction, automation and capital improvement projects.
• Provide data analysis and insights to support technical and investment decisions.
• Develop and maintain key operational documentation (SOPs, training materials).
• Coach and develop Technicians and Operators to build team capability.
• Ensure data accuracy for line KPIs and prepare regular performance reports.
• Participate in daily direction‑setting meetings and contribute to a site pillar.

• Strong engineering background, ideally in Mechanical Engineering, with solid practical experience working directly with production lines and technical equipment.
• Hands‑on mechanical capability, including effective troubleshooting, process optimization, and proven impact on reducing line losses and scrap.
• Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret operational data, prepare clear presentations, and confidently use tools such as Power BI and Excel.
• Effective communication and influencing abilities, enabling collaboration across functions and guiding teams without formal authority.
• Team‑oriented and proactive mindset, with a natural willingness to spend time on the shop floor (Gemba) and engage with technicians and operators.
• High learning agility and adaptability, comfortable working in ambiguous environments, supporting projects, and showing strong potential for future leadership.

While our global headquarters are in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets in Asia‑Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands such as Schwartz.

McCormick & Company is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the Disability Confidence Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.