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Unleash your expertise in the world of brewing innovation. Are you an ambitious “Project Engineer” with a passion for brewing science and raw materials? Do you thrive in a global environment where innovation and technical expertise drive success? Join a leading multinational in the consumer goods industry, home to world-renowned brands, and become a key player in optimizing the materials that define the quality of their products. This is your chance to lead high-impact projects, leverage your deep knowledge of Malting and Brewing Materials, and contribute to the future of liquid variable cost reduction. If you're ready for a 6-month contract (with potential for up to 1 year) based in Leuven, read on! As the “Project Engineer for Malting & Brewing Materials”, you will be instrumental in driving technical excellence across the organization. Your role is dynamic and spans project leadership, hands-on experimental work, and global knowledge sharing.
Job Responsibility:
Lead raw materials projects and initiatives
Collaborate closely with senior experts and operations managers across all company zones
Define and develop comprehensive implementation plans for projects
Maintain the day-to-day progression of global projects
Proactively identify technical and operational gaps and define solutions aimed at liquid variable cost reduction
Perform project trials related to malting, brewing, and co-products directly at the research pilot brewery (RPB)
Create detailed experimental plans
Conduct essential lab analysis and rigorously gather/analyze data to support improvement projects
Ensure the adequate implementation and post-launch appraisal of new liquids resulting from successful projects
Leverage and apply deep expertise in malting and brewing materials and side-streams
Continuously build and enhance your technical expertise in malting and brewing processes
Disseminate acquired knowledge throughout the organization
Exchange, prioritize, perform, and deliver new ideas aligned with objectives for innovation, product, and quality improvement
Ensure transparent and timely communication of relevant project information and progress
Support, develop, and mentor staff
Maintain and leverage an established professional network within the organization, as well as with suppliers and related industry communities
Requirements:
university technical degree or equivalent (Brewing Science, Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or a related field)
experience in the brewing and/or beverage industry is highly desirable
demonstrated leadership and the proven ability to impact and influence outcomes
strong team player, highly target-oriented, with unwavering respect for quality and timing
strong communication and presentation skills
able to bridge cultural diversity and work effectively in a multinational setting
committed to continuous learning and improvement
fluency in written and spoken English is essential
demonstrated multi-dimensional, analytical, and critical thinking skills
deep knowledge of the MS Office environment, with strong data analysis and visualization skills in Excel
Nice to have:
additional technical brewing or malting education and business-oriented qualifications are a strong asset
understanding of Intellectual Property matters is desirable
additional languages are an asset
knowledge of statistical software tools is an asset