Job Description

As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.

Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.

In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 11 000 people in nearly 80 subsidiaries based in +50 countries.

Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros.

Position title : Project Engineer

📍 Location : Budapest, Hungary

🚀 Targetted starting date : June 2026

⏳ Duration : 24 months

We are seeking a motivated and talented young engineer to join our technical team. As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role in improving safety, food safety, quality, and operational efficiency within our manufacturing operations.

Working in close collaboration with production, maintenance, quality, and safety departments, you will actively contribute to both ongoing improvements and new industrial projects.

✨ Your Mission:

• Assisting in projects aimed at improving safety and food safety within the plant
• Elaborating scopes of work and technical descriptions, with the involvement of all relevant departments
• Participating in technical discussions with suppliers
• Contributing to the design and commissioning of new production lines or equipment, in collaboration with other departments
• Providing technical support and training to production staff on safety and quality best practices
• Identifying opportunities for process and operational improvements

Qualifications

👀 Who we’re looking for :

• Master’s degree in Maintenance Engineering, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, preferably with studies focused on industrial fields such as maintenance, process engineering, or industrial safety.
• An initial professional experience in an industrial environment is required

Your skills :

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good knowledge of industrial safety rules, food processing technologies, and food safety regulations
• Knowledge of LOTO procedures would be an advantage
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Proficiency in English is required; Hungarian would be a strong plus
• Motivated to learn, adaptable, and eager to take on new challenges

Additional Information

V.I.E – Eligibility

• Age: 18–28 years old
• Citizenship: EU or EEA country
• Never completed a V.I.E before

ℹ️ More info 👉 Mon Volontariat International - official VIE | VIA web site

[Diversity & Inclusion]: At Lesaffre, diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive, regardless of your background, gender, age or abilities. We encourage all applications, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.