Production Engineer (m/f/d)

Overview

We are looking for a Production Engineer (m/f/d) in Leuna, Germany. You will join a global company that develops renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials and supports production facilities with a focus on safe, efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key technical support for Production, ensuring safe, efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality operations.
• Support start-up and commissioning activities, ensuring safe and effective plant performance.
• Optimize plant performance by troubleshooting issues, supporting unplanned events, and driving continuous improvement.
• Apply engineering, process safety, and HSE principles in daily activities.
• Collaborate closely with operators, shift leaders, and technical experts to maintain smooth and reliable operations.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs and operational data to identify improvement opportunities and performance gaps.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain strong field presence, reinforcing adherence to procedures, safety standards, and operating discipline.
• Drive improvements in raw material efficiency (e.g., yield, waste reduction).
• Ensure compliance with permits and regulations while contributing to overall site and system optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Process or Chemical Engineering, preferably with first manufacturing or engineering experience, or a very good Bachelor Professional degree with at least 5 years of experience in a chemical production plant.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Preferably experience in start-up and commissioning of chemical plants.
• Root cause investigation skills are preferred.
• Lean / Six Sigma skills are an asset.
• Team player with fluency in German and English.

What We Offer

A meaningful job with an inspiring purpose, a caring community, development opportunities, and a responsible employer commitment to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. This role reports to the Production Manager.

Application process

Please apply via the online application system. For questions about the role, contact the Production Manager. See the job posting for contact details and links to apply.