Profworkers Austria

PROCESS ENGINEER

Kapfenberg, Austria €6,000.00 - €8,000.00 4 weeks ago
job_overview
posted_date
Jan 6, 2026
Deadline
Feb 28, 2026
Vacancy
1
Job Level
Mid Level
Job Type
Full_time
Location
Kapfenberg, Austria
Job Description

QUALIFICATION: 
Education: 3 years at technical schools or 5 years at higher technical institutions in the fields of “Mechanical Engineering” / “Chemical Engineering” / or “Biomedicine” 
Key curriculum topics - Mechanical Engineering: Design & Project Management / Technical Mechanics & Calculation / Manufacturing & Production Technology / Machinery & Systems / Automation Technology 
Key curriculum topics - Chemical Engineering: Analytical Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Biochemistry / Physical Chemistry / Inorganic Technology / Operational Technology / Physical Process, Energy & Environmental Engineering
Practical experience: School-owned workshops and laboratories as well as through multi-week mandatory internships in companies 
Educational option:
1 – Process Engineer -> Studies at University / University of Applied Sciences 

Successfully completed studies in Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Computer Science or a related field - alternatively, relevant training with further training in Process Management 

ACTIVITIES:
* Analysis, design and optimization of production and business processes to increase quality, throughput, and efficiency
* Creation and maintenance of process architectures, FMEAs, process descriptions (SOPs), and work instructions
* Implementation of Lean and Six Sigma projects (DMAIC, Kaizen), value stream mapping, and capacity planning
* Participation in the introduction of process key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor process performance
* Support in the implementation of automation and digitalization solutions (e.g., MES, ERP integration)
* Participation in audits, quality and safety standards (GxP, ISO, HACCP, depending on the industry)
* Collaboration with Production, Supply Chain, Quality Management, Maintenance and IT
* Creation of validation and verification plans as well as documentation for change management
* Training of employees on new processes and working methods

OUR OFFER:
* Varied, responsible tasks in a modern environment
* Modern workstations, tools and software landscape >
* Performance-based compensation & additional benefits >
* Flexible working hours, possibly home office
* Collegiate, interdisciplinary team with short decision-making processes
* Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications


skills_and_requirements
A - Solid practical experience in process engineering, production or manufacturing environments B - Good knowledge of process modelling (e. g. BPMN) & statistics C - Good knowledge of process improvement methods (Lean, Six Sigma) D - Experience with quality & regulatory requirements (e. g. ISO, GMP, HACCP, ISO 9001) E - Knowledge of relevant tools (e. g. MS Office, BPM tools, Minitab/JMP, SAP/ERP systems, MES) F - Ideally, knowledge of automation, robotics or data analysis G - Analytical, problem-solving oriented, structured & independent working style H - Teamwork ability & communication skills I - Willingness to undertake occasional international assignments or travel J - Good written and spoken German & English skills
Deadline: Feb 28, 2026

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