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In charge of the design, implementation, but also monitoring and optimisation of processes in the manufacturing workshop, the process engineer is an essential link in the research & development and production departments of industrial companies.

Working in industrial companies of all sizes, the process engineer's mission is to study the results of manufacturing processes and design solutions to optimise them. To do this, they must take into account economic and regulatory constraints. They may also be responsible for planning and scheduling when setting up new production units.

Tasks of a Process Engineer:

• Carry out process studies
• Designing processes and drawing up process diagrams (drafting manufacturing manuals and technical notes, etc.).
• Sizing the equipment and materials for implementation
• Developing and applying new processes and evaluating their performance
• Proposing adjustment actions to improve productivity and profitability
• Quantifying the investments to be made
• Communicating with operational teams
• Carrying out a documentary and technological watch concerning their technical field

Standard profile of a Process Engineer:

• Perfect knowledge of engineering techniques and rules
• Reading of plans and technical drawings
• Mastery of computerised design, graphics and audiovisual software
• Project management
• Leadership and team management
• Creativity and taste for innovation
• Good practice of technical English

The job of process engineer requires an engineering diploma specialising in chemistry or processes engineering or a master’s chemistry degree specialising in process engineering.

Salary of a Process Engineer:

The average salary of a process engineer in Belgium is 40k € gross per year.

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