food production engineer

Food production engineers oversee the electrical and mechanical needs of the equipment and machinery required in the process of manufacturing food or beverages. They strive to maximise plant productivity by engaging in preventive actions in reference to health and safety, good manufacturing practices (GMP), hygiene compliance, and performance of routine maintenance of machines and equipment.

Alternative Labels

food engineer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply GMP apply HACCP apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages carry out checks of production plant equipment configure plants for food industry develop food production processes disaggregate the production plan disassemble equipment keep up with innovations in food manufacturing keep up-to-date with regulations manage all process engineering activities manage corrective actions mitigate waste of resources monitor equipment condition

Essential Knowledge

electrical engineering electronics food storage quality assurance methodologies

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse work-related written reports assess HACCP implementation in plants be at ease in unsafe environments ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production ensure full functioning of food plant machinery food plant design lead process optimisation perform quality audits write work-related reports

Optional Knowledge

food and beverage industry food homogenisation food preservation food safety standards

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2f26a52b-cf45-4282-9138-478252161f00

Status

released

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