Project Engineer (gn) – Food Industry

Start: 01.09.2026 | Level: Intermediate | Location: Elmshorn | Arbeitszeit: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Start your journey with the Operations Team at ESN & More!

As a Project Engineer (gn) – Food Industry, you will be responsible for independently planning, managing and delivering investment and optimization projects across our production and packaging operations. You have experience in technical project management and are excited to drive innovation within the ESN & More Nutrition brands? Then we’d love to hear from you and welcome you to our team.

Your mission

• You independently lead investment and optimization projects across our production and packaging operations – from the initial concept through to successful handover to operations
• You plan and implement new production and packaging lines, develop project concepts and business cases, and deliver capacity expansion projects as well as plant modifications
• You analyze existing production processes, identify optimization opportunities and implement initiatives to improve productivity, automation, OEE and overall equipment availability
• You prepare technical specifications and requirement documents, conduct feasibility and economic assessments, and support the selection and layout of new equipment and production lines
• You coordinate external engineering partners and collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement and Controlling to deliver projects on time, within budget and to the required quality standards
• You support equipment commissioning and production ramp-ups, train operations and maintenance teams, and ensure compliance with quality, food safety, health & safety and environmental standards

Your Experience & Skills

• You hold a degree in Process Engineering, Food Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a comparable technical qualification
• You have several years of experience in technical project management, ideally within the food, beverage or FMCG industry
• You have experience with production and packaging equipment, CAPEX and investment projects, as well as knowledge of plant engineering, automation and process optimization
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, as well as project management tools such as MS Project or Primavera; experience with SAP and CAD/layout software is considered an advantage
• You stand out through your initiative, hands-on mentality, structured and analytical way of working, entrepreneurial mindset, cost awareness and strong problem-solving skills
• You communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders and are able to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously

Why choose us?

Being part of our team means joining a high-performing company with a diverse and inclusive culture. In our fast-growing team of over 1,200 employees, we combine our passion for sports nutrition, supplements, and healthy foods with cutting-edge technology, production, and logistics processes. All of this serves one goal: providing our customers with top-quality products to support their healthy and active lifestyle.

You can look forward to a strong sense of team spirit, ongoing opportunities for professional growth and responsibility, and an exciting work environment that blends lifestyle and career. With locations in Hamburg, Elmshorn, Kaltenkirchen/Nützen, and Elsdorf, TQG offers diverse career opportunities in areas such as technology, product development, sales, marketing, and logistics. Additionally, you’ll benefit from:

• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Attractive employee discounts
• Subsidy for the E-gym Wellpass
• Workation
• Corporate benefits
• 28 days vacation/year
• and much more

About Us

The Quality Group (TQG) is an innovative provider of sports nutrition products, bringing together the successful brands ESN and More Nutrition since 2021.

ESN has been the German market leader in sports nutrition since 2004, offering products like protein powders, bars, and supplements designed for ambitious fitness goals. Founded in 2017, More Nutrition focuses on healthy, reduced-sugar foods, providing solutions for conscious nutrition and weight management without compromise.

TQG’s vision is to help people become the best version of themselves. With passion and innovation, the company develops high-quality products that promote health, performance, and joy in life. Its agile company culture and exciting career opportunities make TQG a strong partner not only for customers but also for employees.

This is us – The Quality Group – nice to meet you! Now it’s your turn!
We look forward to your application! Regardless of gender, age, background, or identity – what matters to us is who you are and what you bring to the table. Join our team and grow with us!