Minimum
Qualifications
• B.Tech/M.Tech in Food Technology/Chemical
Engineering
• Process engineering specialization
Experience
Required
• 5-7 years in food processing
• Process optimization experience
• Scale-up experience
Role Objectives • Optimize production processes
• Support scale-up from lab to commercial
• Improve process efficiency and yield
• Provide technical support to production
Key
Responsibilities
• Process parameter optimization and validation
• Mass and energy balance calculations
• Equipment sizing and selection support
• Scale-up studies from lab to pilot to commercial
• Process flow diagram (PFD) development
• Standard operating procedure (SOP) development
• Debottlenecking and capacity enhancement
• Waste reduction and sustainability initiatives
• Production technical support
• Process data analysis and reporting
Key Performance
Indicators
• Process Optimization Projects: Target completion
• Yield Improvement: Measurable gains
• Scale-up Success: ≥90%
• Technical Support: Timely resolution
• Process Documentation: Complete and accurate
Success Factors • Successful process optimization
• Smooth scale-up
• Improved efficiency and yield
• Effective technical support
• Strong documentation
• Cross-functional collaboration
Technical
Competencies
• Process engineering principles
• Mass and energy balance
• Process simulation
• Scale-up methodologies
• Equipment design
• Process control
• Data analysis
• Lean manufacturing
Behavioral
Competencies
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Project management
• Teamwork
• Continuous improvement mindset
