Process Engineer

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.

AAK Aarhus
Located in the Port of Aarhus, AAK Denmark is the world’s largest producer of shea oil and fats. These are mostly used in the chocolate and confectionery industries, but shea oil is also used in cosmetics.
Our highly automated production process runs 24/7 – 365 days a year, supervised by expert operators from our central control room. Our oil and fats laboratory is responsible for the development of AAK’s global process technologies, which contribute to cleaner and more efficient manufacturing, and more sustainable end products.
Our product development team manages development activity across the group, in close collaboration with the Customer Innovation Centre. Our site’s large IT team also works across the globe.

About the role
AAK are seeking to appoint a Process Engineer, to the Global Engineering team. The role holder will manage and improve the efficient use of process technologies, in existing and new production facilities in AAK globally. This role will work closely with other members of the Global Engineering group and local engineering teams, to investigate possible improvements to existing processes, or new developments in process technology available.

Responsibilities
Develop & fine-tune the benchmark models for production plants and utilities, carry out benchmark assessment studies on the sites, report on performance against benchmark highlighting improvement opportunities.

Follow up on benchmarks reports and provide support to site production and engineering teams to realise identified improvements.

Implement new projects and modifications to existing process plants – process design, equipment specifications, project management, plant commissioning.

Work as part of a team to develop plans and specifications for new equipment on existing sites or on Greenfield projects. Evaluate supplier quotations. Support sites during project execution and commissioning.

Plant optimisation – provide assistance to AAK sites to optimise performance re capacity, yields, operating cost.

Develop guidelines for best practice installation and operation of oil processing plants

Trials and recommendation on process aids for different applications

About you
Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering or similar
Ideally 5 years experience in vegetable oil industry
Process plant design, commissioning & optimization
Knowledge of production processes, costs, quality control, raw materials and other methods for maximising the efficient manufacture and distribution of goods.
Advanced knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
Ability to design and understand precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
Strong skills in project management.
Excellent communication and presentation skills in English
Comfortable working in a global business environment is a must including potential frequent travel

In return AAK offer
- Join a pioneering company in specialty oils and fats, driving innovation and sustainability.

- In AAK you can work across 25+ countries, gaining international exposure and collaborating with a diverse team.

- AAK invests in your development with training, mentorship, and clear career paths.

- You will contribute to a greener world with AAK's sustainability-focused approach.

- Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every individual's perspective and talents.

Contacts and Applications

For further information about the position, please contact [email protected]

About AAKEverything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
Location:
Aarhus