R&D Process Engineer

II’m continuing my partnership with a leading global food manufacturing business as they continue to invest heavily across the MENAI region.

We are currently supporting the hire of an R&D Process Engineer, based in Egypt, joining a highly visible regional R&D team supporting innovation and manufacturing capability across biscuits and chocolate categories.

This is a unique role sitting between R&D, Engineering and Supply Chain, focused on taking products from concept through to full factory commercialization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead process development, scale-up and factory trials for new products and innovation platforms

• Support technology transfer activities across manufacturing sites within the MENAI region

• Work closely with Engineering teams on new equipment, line upgrades and process capability

• Support validation and onboarding of external manufacturing / co-manufacturing partners

• Drive process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives

• Partner closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain teams across the region

Requirements:

• 7+ years experience within FMCG food manufacturing

• Strong background within R&D Process Engineering, Scale-Up or Industrialization

• Experience within biscuits, chocolate, bakery, confectionery or snacking preferred

• Proven experience running factory trials and commercialization projects

• Exposure to technology transfer, process validation or co-manufacturing activities

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Curious, proactive and hands-on personality

Location: Egypt

Travel: Regional travel required

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business continuing to invest heavily in innovation, manufacturing capability and regional growth.

Please apply directly with your most recent CV.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.