Hybrid Senior Digital Process Engineer

at DS Smith

• Job title: Senior Digital Process Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Aschaffenburg, Germany

About the role

• Senior Digital Process Engineer leading initiatives in digital transformation for the paper manufacturing industry. Focused on optimizing processes and embedding advanced digital tools, including AI, into operations.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and managing the process engineering deployed digital tools to ensure smooth data integration across facilities and align OT with IT.
• Using AI tools to assess data patterns and improve maintenance practices, resulting in greater operational reliability.
• Working with various teams to identify and resolve process issues, using data insights to create practical solutions.
• Creating and leading training programs for staff on digital tools and data analytics.
• Setting up performance metrics to measure the success of initiatives and sharing results with leadership.
• Managing projects aimed at ongoing improvements that follow sound industry practices and make use of technological advances.
• Actively support sites on deployment of different process engineering digital initiatives by helping them as required.

Requirements

• Strong background in process engineering, ideally within the paper manufacturing industry (or similar complex manufacturing environments)
• Proven track record of delivering digital improvement initiatives, such as process optimization, automation, or data-driven decision-making
• Experience with both Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT), with the ability to bridge the two effectively
• Familiarity with AI tools, data analytics, and digital platforms to improve efficiency and performance
• Demonstrated ability to collect, interpret, and apply real-time data to drive operational improvements
• Strong project management skills, with experience leading commissioning, implementation, or start-up of new technologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and gain buy-in across different levels of the business
• Flexibility to travel across Europe (at least 80% of the time) to support site teams, projects, and digital rollouts

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Qualifying Sick Pay scheme
• Pension scheme & Life insurance
• Share Save scheme
• Income Protection
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccine
• Cycle to Work and shopping discounts