Start Date: August 1, 2026 I Level: Intermediate I Location: Elmshorn I Working Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

As a Process Engineer (gn), you will be responsible for analyzing, optimizing, and continuously improving existing machinery and production processes. Drawing on your experience in manufacturing operations and production workflows, you will play a key role in enhancing efficiency, quality, and overall performance across our production facilities.

Are you eager to contribute your expertise and help drive the success of the ESN and More Nutrition brands?

Then we'd love to hear from you and welcome you to our team!

Your mission

• You analyze and optimize existing machinery and production processes and implement new TPM standards directly within the operational environment
• You develop safety concepts based on risk analyses and ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations
• You initiate continuous improvement processes (CIP), conduct Kaizen and root cause analyses, and monitor machine performance through data analysis
• You design new production workflows for product launches, select appropriate equipment, and manage technical projects independently
• You train operators and machine workers on TPM standards and collaborate with the production team to develop concepts for autonomous maintenance
• You serve as a key interface between Production, Engineering, and QA, and conduct internal technical audits to optimize processes

Your experience & skills

• You hold a degree in a technical field (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology) or possess a comparable qualification
• You bring a strong passion for process improvement and have experience in analyzing complex workflows to optimize resources
• You have sound knowledge of common methodologies such as Lean Management, TPM, or Kaizen, and enjoy implementing them in a dynamic environment
• You are characterized by a persistent, solution-oriented mindset and proactively challenge existing approaches to drive production performance
• You are a team player who values close collaboration with various departments, from Quality Assurance to machine operators
• You are a confident communicator at all levels and possess fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken

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!