Process Engineer

Company Description

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). 

FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. 

We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.  
We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.

Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?!  We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact. 

We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences. 

Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals. 
 

About the Role

As a Process Engineer (known internally as Technologist), you will lead the optimization of bakery production processes, embedding best practices and driving technical innovation. Collaborating with R&D and Production teams, you'll assess the feasibility of new product rollouts and support product realization. This role is key to improving efficiency, enabling new product development, and integrating innovative, process-driven improvements across the bakery.

Main Responsibilities

Product & Process Optimization

• Monitor key production parameters (e.g. temperature, humidity, allergen control) to ensure product and material performance.
• Define control guidelines and monitoring methods for each production phase.
• Provide expert advice to optimize processes and implement corrective actions.

New Machinery, Equipment & Processes

• Lead implementation and startup of new bakery lines and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed new technologies.
• Support testing and define methods for new machinery and processes.

Project Management

• Oversee technological project rollouts with R&D and cross-functional teams.
• Align equipment and process improvements with material and packaging needs.

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Act as the central contact for process improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure alignment between materials, machinery, and packaging.

Guideline Development & Monitoring

• Develop methods for process data collection and control.
• Define procedures for monitoring at each production stage.
• Support teams with updates on environmental parameters and compliance.

Quality

• Ensure processes meet quality standards.
• Partner with Quality and Technical teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.

New Product Development

• Collaborate with NPD to assess feasibility of new products.
• Execute and refine recipe tests with R&D.
• Ensure new recipes are integrated into production and dosing systems.
• Provide expert input prior to test approvals.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science & Technology, or a related scientific field.
• Extensive experience in fast-paced environments (FMCG, pharmaceutical, chemical, or ingredient manufacturing).
• Strong understanding of food chemistry and its application to products and processes.
• Proven experience in food manufacturing, including customer trials and managing critical paths.
• Hands-on operational experience in Process, Technical, Development, or Production functions.

Technical Expertise

• Manufacturing Systems & Process Development: Skilled in MES and modern manufacturing methods.
• Change Leadership: Leads optimisation initiatives and manages process change effectively.
• Innovation & Implementation: Drives NPD, technology integration, and continuous improvement.
• Project Management: Delivers projects with strong planning, execution, and handover.
• Engineering & R&D Knowledge: Applies engineering and research methodologies, including testing and data analysis.
• Quality & Compliance: Maintains high standards through robust quality and compliance practices.

Diversity Statement

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.