Quorn Foods are delighted to be recruiting for a Principal Process Engineer to join our Process Development team within our wider R&D function!
What You'll Be Responsible For
Performing a leading role within our innovation and supply chain team, you will be responsible for designing, developing and executing the deployment of new technologies which unlock new possibilities for both our Quorn and Cauldron products.
Your role will focus on developing new technologies which deliver new product attributes at higher quality or lower cost, whilst looking to improve current manufacturing processes along with key external partners such as equipment manufacturers and academic institutions.
This role will be predominately based at our primary manufacturing site in Stokesley, along with requiring occasional travel to our commercial office in Leeds and further manufacturing site in Methwold (Norfolk).
What Experience You'll Need To Have
Extensive background in process engineering/development across different roles
Demonstrable track record of leading large technical developments/projects within a manufacturing environment
Ability to lead scale up of technologies from concept to full manufacturing roll-out, along with background of working closely within product/packaging innovation teams
Ideally be university degree educated in food science/technology
Be based within a commutable distance of our Stokesley site (2-3 days per week) with flexibility to travel to Leeds & Methwold
A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet – you don’t have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn!
What You'll Get In Return
A Competitive Salary
Car Allowance (along with access to an excellent green car lease scheme)
Enrollment into our Company Bonus Scheme
25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year!)
Generous Pension and Life Assurance Schemes
Employee Assistance Programmes (we're a Gold Sponsor of GroceryAid along with our own internal Wellbeing Champions)
Health & Wellbeing support with Digital GP services, free flu jabs, eye tests and discounted gym memberships
Free Quorn products on-site to take home and share with your friends and family!
To apply for this vacancy, please follow the relevant link to submit your CV and Covering Letter. We look forward to receiving your application.
About Us
Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose and ambition. By 2030, we will be a Net +positive business with 8 billion servings of our amazing Quorn & Cauldron products being consumed across the world.
At Quorn, we have a simple message, to create an inspiring range of irresistibly tasty meals which are not only great for you and your family, but for the planet and generations to come.
It is our collective differences that make Quorn special. Our heritage speaks to this, as pioneers of meat alternative products, we choose to embrace a different path which sets us apart.
We are committed to four core values which make us who we are. We are ‘Stronger Together’, we aim to ‘Make Lives Better’, we ‘Think Big & Act With Courage’ and we ‘Strive To Be The Best’.
Quorn is committed to promoting diversity across our workforce. We are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture.
Our backgrounds, experiences and ideas are all valued so we can foster an environment where our differences make us ‘Stronger Together’.
All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and age.
Recruitment Agencies
Please note that we manage our recruitment directly and will not engage with any agencies on this or any other vacancies. On the occasion that we do require external support, we will engage our preferred suppliers who have an excellent prior track record in supporting the business when needed.
We do not accept speculative CV's and any communication from non-PSL agencies will be ignored and forwarded to our Resourcing Partner.
