Location: Westerleigh / Spalding / Uxbridge
Department: Supply Chain ¦ Pilgrim's Europe
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time, Site-Based
Delivering Business Success Through Our People!
We're looking for an experienced and technically strong Production Engineer – Yield / Butchery / NPD to join Pilgrim's Europe.
This is a specialist role within our pork operations, focused on yield optimisation, raw material performance, new product development and technical system accuracy. You'll act as the link between Fresh Pork abattoirs and further processing sites, ensuring carcass balance, recipe build integrity and product data accuracy are delivered to the highest standard.
If you're an expert in pork butchery with strong operational and systems knowledge, this is an opportunity to make a real commercial impact.
The Role
As Production Engineer, you will :
Act as the key link between Fresh Pork abattoirs and further processing factories on raw material optimisation
Lead and support NPD requests, including sampling, product setup and yield validation
Manage EPD and OPEX requests
Take functional ownership of product setup and data integrity within Innova
Ensure accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), yields, weights and processes are configured within SAP, Innova and P74
Maintain label management processes
Support butchery demonstrations and shop floor activity
Maintain butchery processes within the QUOR system and support specification writing
Provide hands-on factory support and cross-functional collaboration
This role combines technical expertise, systems management and practical factory engagement.
What We're Looking For
You'll bring:
Expert pork butchery and product knowledge
Strong understanding of carcass balance and meat functionality
Experience managing complex recipe builds and product configurations
5–10 years' experience working in an abattoir environment
Educated butcher or slaughterman qualification
Experience working with ERP/shop floor systems (ideally SAP & Innova)
Strong cross-functional communication skills
A hands-on, detail-oriented and practical mindset
The ability to implement improvements effectively on the shop floor
Our Values
At Pilgrim's Europe, we are guided by our core values:
Determination – delivering results with urgency and ownership
Simplicity – practical, hands-on solutions that avoid unnecessary complexity
We're looking for someone who shares our drive for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Why Join Us?
Joining Pilgrim's Europe means being part of a values-led, performance-driven organisation where your expertise directly impacts commercial success. We offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package
A specialist technical role with cross-site exposure
The opportunity to influence yield, cost performance and product innovation
Strong collaboration across Supply Chain, Operations and NPD teams
Career development within a large, international food manufacturing business
A culture built on ownership, determination and practical improvement
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're a pork specialist who understands yield, carcass balance and product build — and you want to apply your expertise in a role that drives real business results — we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us deliver business success through our people at Pilgrim's Europe.
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