Global Project Engineer - Food Industry (Groot-Bijgaarden, BE, 1702)

Global Project Engineer - Food Industry

As a Project Engineer within Group Engineering at Puratos, you support the execution of capital and improvement projects that enhance the performance of our global production network. You deliver technically sound, safe and cost‑efficient engineering solutions in compliance with food industry regulations and our Group standards. Partnering with local teams, you bridge business requirements and engineering design. Through cross‑site collaboration and structured knowledge sharing, you contribute to the continuous development of engineering capabilities across the Group.

Key Accountabilities

• Support and execute CAPEX and improvement projects from feasibility through design till commissioning and handover.
• Contribute to concept development, feasibility studies, cost estimates and basic engineering (layouts, P&IDs, component lists, utility loads, ATEX zoning, HAZOP, etc).
• Ensure compliance with Group engineering standards, HSE requirements, ESG principles and applicable food industry regulations.
• Support procurement activities by preparing RFQs, evaluating technical offers and collaborating with Group CAPEX Purchasing.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors and engineering partners during detailed design, FAT/SAT, installation and start‑up phases.
• Provide on‑site support during critical project phases and ensure smooth handover to local operational teams.
• Coach and support local teams through technical assistance, troubleshooting and sharing of best practices across sites.
• Build and share technology expertise by tracking market innovations and collaborating with R&D to drive continuous improvement.

Who are we looking for?

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Bioscience, Food Technology, Life Sciences, Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or equivalent).
• 5–10 years of experience in engineering, preferably within the food and beverage industry.
• 5-10 years of experience with aseptic processing, fermentation, CIP.
• Experience with liquid and powder processing: mixing, separation, heat transfer, conveying, drying, packaging.
• Fluent in English; other languages are an asset.
• Willingness to travel internationally (around 30%).
• Broad expertise across the following areas is desirable, with strong capabilities in several domains and readiness to further develop others:

• • • • Plant utilities and building services: process water, cooling systems, electricity, compressed air, steam, wastewater treatment, HVAC.
      • Ability to read and develop P&IDs.
      • Familiarity with Siemens automation systems (Simatic Batch, PCS7).
      • Understanding of project management methodologies and the typical project lifecycle.
      • Basic financial awareness (P&L, cash flow, cost of capital, IRR, NPV, payback).

What can you expect from Puratos?

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as: 

• Meal vouchers (9€/day)

• Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
• Company Car
• Bonus

• Minimum 5 training days per year
• A wide variety of Health&Wellbeing benefits

• Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

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Who are we?

Puratos is a growing, international, Belgian family business with a team of more than 11 000 employees worldwide. Since 1919, we have been developing, producing and distributing innovative ingredients for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors and helping our customers to be successful. We are committed to the health and well-being of people and protecting the planet.

We  cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.