SENIOR EXTRUSION ENGINEER m/f/d

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Location: Barcelona

 

• We are recruiting for a technology startup company. Target is to develop plant-based whole cuts such as beef steaks, pork sirloins, chicken breasts and others.

• Our client developed a micro-extrusion technology, capable of recreating animal muscles' microfibres entirely from natural, vegan and environmental friendly ingredients, and unveiled to the world the first plant-based whole-cut!

• the vision is to be a technological innovation company in the field of alternative proteins, serving people with superior products and services, shaping the future of the industry and contributing to the environment, to animal welfare and to human society.

• My client moves fast, have a scientific and creative spirit, and want talented people who like to contribute, take on challenges and make a positive impact.

• If you’re looking for a company with a collaborative environment, prepared to become a global leading tech company in the booming alternative protein space, our client is the place for you.

What you will do

• Develop novel processes to produce texturized, plant-based whole-cuts meat products at large-scale.

• Understand process’ influence on ingredients and their functionality.

• Design and standardize innovative texturizing processes, from the formalization to the assessment.

• Be the technical lead / expert on extrusion-based processes for whole-cuts at large-scale.

• Integrate conceptual and prototype systems into our production line.

• Lead efforts for the continuous innovation of extrusion processes to optimize production cost, reliability,and replicability, and improve and expand the range of food products.

• Identify, design, develop and implement process improvements.

• Support the design and be responsible of the manufacturing of prototypes and final working devices to

• adapt and improve conventional equipment to our microextrusion technology.

• Supervise process and equipment development, technological project management, standardizingprocesses.

• Evaluate the applicability range of the different formulations and explore different extrusion and processing

• techniques.

• Support the implementation of new formulations and product lines.

• Carry out tests at industrial facilities using different equipment and assessing results.

• Assist, support and train product line operators.

• Interface with project managers of New Product Development and 3D Printing teams. 

 

 

Requirements for the position

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in either Food Engineering/Science/Technology, Chemical, Mechanical, Materials Engineering, Biochemistry, or other relevant qualification.

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in food extrusion technology, food manufacturing and end products.

• Hands-on experience with HME techniques and other plant-based extrusion processes and formulations.

• Strong knowledge on standard industrial process equipment and innovative food production processes and

• equipment, from conceptual design to prototyping and manufacturing.

• Hands-on experience with manufacturing mechanical devices and equipment.

• Knowledge of functional ingredients, with a specialized focus on plant-based proteins, additives and texturizers.

• Being able to work in a fast-paced setting on different projects at the same time and prioritize.

• Creative thinking and high level of initiative to conceptualize ideas into working prototypes.

• Strong analytical decision making and problem-solving skills

• Open minded to quickly adapt his/her strategy to changing environments.

• Likes to work in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, with a lot of interpersonal interaction.

• Proficient level of English is required, also proficient Spanish is preferred

 

Desired Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an extrusion expert of plant-based formulations that reached market.

• Experience with high-moisture extrusion techniques.

 

Your benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunity for recognition and fast growth

• Culture of responsibility, entrepreneurship, inclusion and participation

• Dynamic work environment, where you will be able to build your schedule with flexibility and autonomy,

• not being tied to rigid working hours

• Great work location in Barcelona, in the @22 area, near the beach, close to other leading startups and to

• great places in Poblenou’s trendy neighbourhood

• Be part of a great team, who are talented, hard-workers and like to have fun together

• Make a positive impact in the future of our planet and society, let’s support the growth of the plant-based