Process Engineer (M/W) - (V.I.E Contract)

Company Description

As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.

Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.

In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 11 000 people in nearly 80 subsidiaries based in +50 countries.

Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros.

Job Description

Position title : Process Engineer

Location : Malang, Indonesia

Targetted starting date : July, 2026

Duration : 24 months

The local technical management wishes to bring support to its teams in process for the development in Fermentation, Drying, compressed yeast, utilities, co product and WWTP.

In the perspective of future investment and plant / process development the VIE will provide as well a support to basic engineering for the future development.

The VIE will report directly to the process manager and will work in close collaboration with the production, utilities and H&S teams. The VIE will be responsible for :

• Monitoring and improving the efficiency of production processes, utilities, and WWTP
• Following up on raw materials, ingredients, and energy consumption, and identifying opportunities to reduce costs without impacting product quality
• Checking semi-finished and finished product analyses to ensure compliance with quality standards and defining corrective actions with the local teams when required
• Monitoring equipment performance to ensure efficient operation
• Updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring their proper application, and adapting them in line with Lesaffre guidelines
• Following up on new projects, including process sizing, review of P&ID, andparticipation in functional analyses
• Supporting Health & Safety standards in daily operations, ensuring compliance with HSE guidelines in coordination with the local H&S management

Qualifications

You hold an engineering degree or a Master’s degree in food engineering, industrial engineering, or a related technical field. An initial experience in an industrial or food production environment would be an advantage.

About your skills

• Strong ability to prioritize and organize tasks
• High sensitivity to safety and HSE standards
• Autonomous, proactive, and able to take initiative
• Motivated to learn, open-minded, and adaptable to change
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Proficiency in English is required

Additional Information

Additional information:

• All our positions are open to people with disabilities.
• To learn more about the V.I.E program and eligibility conditions, please visit the Business France website.