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Process Engineer Jobs in Tlalnepantla, México, Mexico at Kerry
Title: Process Engineer
Company: Kerry
Location: Tlalnepantla, México, Mexico
About the Role
We are seeking a Process Engineer to join the Process Technology team in Tlalnepantla, Mexico. This role supports manufacturing operations through the optimization and improvement of downstream processes within a biotechnological manufacturing environment.
The position collaborates with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure efficient, stable, and high-quality process performance.
Main Activities
- Monitor and support downstream process activities from fermentation harvest to final product.
- Optimize unit operations related to:
- Filtration (microfiltration, ultrafiltration, sterile filtration)
- Biomass separation (centrifugation, decantation)
- Drying technologies (spray drying, lyophilization, granulation)
- Troubleshoot process deviations and support corrective actions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance yield, recovery, and product quality.
- Participate in pilot plant trials and process scale-up activities.
- Collaborate with upstream, analytical, quality, and manufacturing teams.
- Prepare technical summaries, data analysis, and project updates.
- Use manufacturing or ERP systems such as SAP (desirable).
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in: Fermentation processes or manufacturing environments with a biotechnological base.
- Experience in biotechnology, food, or pharmaceutical process development, or process engineering.
- Hands-on exposure to downstream processing operations.
- Experience supporting pilot-scale or industrial-scale processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in GMP environments is a plus.
- Advanced English proficiency.
- Availability to support operations outside standard business hours when required.
