Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Innovation Center Manager to lead our pilot-scale evaporation and spray drying facilities. As the primary interface between local Technical Sales, Engineering, and Technology teams, you will drive collaboration within our IC team based in Silkeborg. Your expertise in R&D, process engineering, and technical leadership will be instrumental in ensuring customer trials, research, and product development meet safety, quality, and compliance standards.
Responsibilities:
* Plan and execute customer trials in pilot evaporation/spray drying and fats crystallization facilities.
* Own day-to-day technical operations of pilot units, utilities, and lab support equipment.
* Manage a team of 3 people: test engineer, technician, and lab technician.
* Cross-functional collaboration with local Technical Sales, Engineering, and Technology teams.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
* 5+ years in R&D in food and/or chemicals products, in managerial capacity.
* Solid understanding of processing systems and energy installations.
* Familiarity with evaporation and spray drying processes preferred.
* Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with Tech Sales, Engineering, and Technology teams.
* Proven track record in coordinating cross-functional projects.
* Fluent in English (written and spoken).