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Process development engineer

Colworth
Development engineer
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Looking for Your Dream Job? Join The Magnum Ice Cream Company! Ice Cream Job Title: Process Development Engineer Location: Colworth, Hybrid The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever ) is no w a stand alone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.​ We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! Purpose of Job The Ice Cream Processing Team at Colworth has a vacancy for a Process Development Engineer. Details of the final role profile and scope including brand involvement is flexible to fit the career development requirements for the right candidates. Ice Cream is a large and highly successful business in Unilever and has now been set up as a standalone Business Unit. Ice Cream is also one of the most complex products to make because of the wide array of product formats and mixing, forming, filling, shaping & freezing technologies involved. The Ice Cream Process Development Team is responsible for identifying, creating, and delivering innovative and reliable new processes to support the design and manufacture of ice cream products across our world-renowned brands (e.g. Magnum, CdO, Cornetto, Walls, B&J’s, GROM, Cremissimo, Talenti ) to meet consumers’ needs. The Process Development Engineer will support delivery of manufacturing technologies as part of multi-functional project teams (e.g. R&D; Marketing; Supply Chain; Procurement) as well as key external partners/suppliers (e.g. 3PM, material, ingredient & flavour suppliers, machinery suppliers, process technology and control system suppliers). The successful candidate will have a passion for food, food ingredients, and food processing technologies and will use this to keep up to date with emerging technologies and consumer food trends to deliver processes for sustainable new products that delight consumers. The successful applicant will work a 37.5-hour week and will be offered a competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience. Other Unilever employee benefits are available including a contributory pension scheme and on-site sports facilities. Main Accountabilities Support the Project Leaders on multiple projects including innovation, renovation, value improvement, waste reduction and quality improvement. Lead process development workstreams to ensure On Time in Full (OTIF) delivery of projects. This can include product & process design, laboratory and pilot plant prototype manufacture, pilot plant & main plant trial design and execution, pilot plant and factory commissioning & troubleshooting. Technical project scoping to include experimental design and utilization of Unilever’s product management systems, including delivery of functional process designs, process flow diagrams & specifications. Carry out simulation work as required to verify process, equipment, and control system performance prior to build & commissioning. Work closely with product technologists, other R&D capabilities, Marketing, and other functions to deliver process and product prototypes. Work with suppliers, Supply Chain and factories to develop new solutions for processes, control systems, data acquisition systems. Organise and manage pilot plant trials or industrial trials in the various factories involved. Key Interfaces Product R&D teams Design & Prototype Engineering teams Pilot Plant team Global and regional project teams Supply Chain, factories, and quality teams Procurement External suppliers Science & Technology, Design and Deploy Technology Platform Leaders Global & regional marketing teams External development partners Critical Success Factors for the Job Relevant Experience Process technology from design through to specification, operation, control, and data acquisition & analytics Creative problem solver Passion for food & ingredients Well organised Multi-cultural teamworking Risk management Technical Specification management Technology Protection awareness Fluent English & strong communication Degree in Engineering, Food Technology, or equivalent apprenticeship and experience Proven experience of delivering innovations (process and product) to the market. Proven experience developing, operating, & implementing new technology in the FMCG, food or pharmaceutical industry. Experience of project management. Leadership Behaviours Purpose & Service Personal Mastery Agility Business Acumen Talent Catalyst Consumer Love Passion for High Performance Travel Requirements Occasional UK and international travel will be required ABOUT T HE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY: With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about gr o wth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers.​ Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. ​ Here’s what defines success in our organization : We are all about growth We operate with speed and simplicity We win together with fun We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry We care and challenge We are experts in the Ice Cream Category ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE? Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position Disclaimer Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. TMICC ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY: With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization : · We are all about growth · We operate with speed and simplicity · We win together with fun · We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry · We care and challenge · We are experts in the Ice Cream Category ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE? Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.

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