Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Process Engineer supports daily process improvement across the site, focusing on standardization, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement projects. The role works with cross‑functional managers (Safety, Engineering, Quality, CI) to provide timely support and help implement improvements.

• Support daily process improvement activities with a strong focus on standardization and effective problem‑solving.
• Assist in delivering continuous improvement projects and monitor follow‑up actions and results.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Safety, Quality, Engineering, CI, Operations) to drive implementation of site priorities.
• Provide technical support to operators and contribute to aligning procedures across processing, packaging, maintenance, and engineering areas.
• Develop, update, and maintain plant documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and standard practices.
• Coordinate with Facility Management teams (cleaning, technicians, security) to ensure safe, reliable, and consistent site services.
• Support sourcing activities by identifying and evaluating local and international vendor alternatives to enhance cost competitiveness and supply continuity.
• Participate regularly in Gemba walks and track actions to closure within agreed timelines.

• Proven experience in production and/or engineering roles, ideally with exposure to factory utilities.
• Familiarity with plant operations and processing/packaging equipment; experience collaborating on procedure development with cross‑functional teams.
• Basic understanding of continuous improvement methods and problem‑solving tools.
• Good planning and organizational abilities; detail‑oriented and capable of working with limited supervision.
• Team‑oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills and proactive approach to small improvements within the department.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Nice‑to‑have experience in food processing, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing environments.

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