Process & Production Engineer

As a member of Lignopure, you will be part of an international, fast-paced and expanded team. The production engineer at Lignopure will be instrumental in the successful production of our innovative and sustainable product LignoBase(TM). Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and working closely with the engineering team, this role involves close collaboration with the founders and key stakeholders. You will ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of production processes, contributing significantly to the operational success and overall sustainability goals of the company. - Ensure the production of LignoBase adheres to the company's quality standards and meets customer demands. - Oversee production campaigns and maintain detailed records of process and batch quality data in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS). - Control the quality of raw materials, intermediate and finished products. - Ensure the reliability and efficiency of production equipment and processes. - Troubleshoot and resolve any production or process-related issues to maintain optimal operational performance. - With our principles of continuous improvement, you will stay updated on industry trends and advancements to incorporate cutting edge technologies and methodologies into the production process. - Follow and foment best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and production processes. - Report regularly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) on production performance, process improvements, and project progress. - Product filling, packaging, labeling, storage management and order back-office activities - Implementation and control of the necessary safety measures related to the core technology and the overall processing of our products according to internal SOPs - Execution and optimization of SOPs related to production - Direct communication with contractors related to the lignin manufacturing, downstream processing, and analytics. - Student and lab personnel supervision With your involvement in the production of lignin-based ingredients/products you will: - Actively participate in the development of new technologies related to lignin transformation processes. - Be part of the execution of Research & Development (R&D) projects aimed at novel processes and technology optimizations. - Receive access to specialized training on safety related topics like first aider or trained fire protector. - Be instrumental in drive the scale-up of new technologies from pilot to commercial-scale production.