Project Engineer (gn) – Food Industry

The Quality Group

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!

The Quality Group

Start Date: September 1, 2026 I Location: Elmshorn, Germany I Working Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)   Join the Engineering Team at ESN & More! As Head of Construction & Real Estate Management, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of all construction, renovation, refurbishment, maintenance, and real estate activities across the TQGG property portfolio, currently consisting of five locations. If you are excited about helping drive the growth of the ESN and More Nutrition brands, this could be an excellent opportunity to join the team. YOUR MISSION * Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all new construction, renovation, expansion, and refurbishment projects * Represent the company’s interests as the owner’s representative when working with architects, engineers, authorities, and external service providers * Manage tenders, procurement processes, contractor selection, and external vendors while ensuring compliance with timelines, quality standards, and budgets * Oversee the preservation, development, and strategic management of the entire real estate portfolio * Develop investment, maintenance, and site development plans and evaluate property acquisitions, disposals, and lease opportunities * Ensure the safe, cost-effective, and legally compliant operation of all buildings and technical facilities * Lead internal technical, facility management, and maintenance teams as well as external service providers * Establish and continuously improve cross-site standards, processes, and operational structures * Report directly to senior management and drive sustainability, energy-efficiency, and cost-optimization initiatives   YOUR EXPERIENCE & SKILLS * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Management, Facility Management, or a comparable field * Alternatively, a certified Technician or Master Craftsman qualification combined with extensive project management and leadership experience * Several years of professional experience in construction management, project management, real estate management, or a similar role * Proven experience managing budgets and conducting financial evaluations of projects and investments * Strong business acumen, entrepreneurial thinking, and a high level of personal accountability * Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills with the ability to coordinate diverse interests effectively * Structured, decisive, and capable of maintaining oversight in complex, multi-project environments * Willingness to travel regularly between company locations and oversee projects on-site   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!

The Quality Group

Start: immediately | Level: Mid - Senior | Location: Germany, remote | Working Hours: Full Time (40h/Week)  Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, make decisions, and automate processes. As an AI Engineer (gn), you bring AI to where it creates real value in day-to-day business: translating business requirements into practical, production-ready AI solutions built on our existing tool landscape and an emerging company-wide AI platform. You work hands-on with our AI tools, including Claude Enterprise, ChatGPT Enterprise, and n8n, building workflows and use cases, advancing our AI tooling, and helping introduce, consolidate, and govern new technologies. You think end-to-end—from the initial problem statement through implementation and deployment. Due to organizational and regulatory requirements, residency in Germany is required for this position. YOUR MISSION * TRANSLATE BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS INTO AI SOLUTIONS * Translate business requirements into concrete, implementable AI solutions, working closely with Business, Security, and Engineering teams. * Own AI use cases from the initial idea through production deployment, including implementation, stakeholder alignment, documentation, and transparency. * Integrate AI, LLMs, and AI agents into production workflows while contributing to the development of a centralized AI infrastructure/platform. WORK WITH AND EVOLVE OUR AI TOOL LANDSCAPE * Work hands-on with our enterprise AI tools (Claude Enterprise, ChatGPT Enterprise) and help improve their capabilities and usability. * Build and maintain workflows and automations in n8n, while enabling teams to use them independently. * Evaluate and introduce new AI tools, consolidate existing solutions, and collaborate with Security on standards and governance (e.g., for n8n). * Develop AI applications such as RAG solutions, conversational assistants, and AI agents that answer questions, provide recommendations, or execute tasks with human approval. * Design governance models, role- and permission concepts, and technical guardrails for the responsible use of AI across the organization. ENABLE DATA & BUILD OUR AI PLATFORM * Connect structured and unstructured data sources, prepare them for AI applications, and ensure high-quality retrieval using technologies such as embeddings, vector search, and reranking. * Contribute to the development of our emerging enterprise AI platform—from answering questions to making recommendations and enabling AI-assisted actions with human approval. * Empower business teams to adopt AI securely and effectively while acting as a technical sparring partner for Business and Engineering. * Assess new integrations, connectors, and platform capabilities with regard to technical feasibility, governance, and risk.   YOUR EXPERIENCE & SKILLS * Experience translating business requirements into technical AI solutions, ideally in a project-based or consulting environment. * Experience integrating AI/ML, LLMs, and agentic AI into production workflows. * Experience with automation platforms such as n8n (or comparable tools) and enthusiasm for designing and maintaining workflows. * Confident working with modern enterprise AI platforms (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT), with an interest in evolving, deploying, and governing them—including role and permission models as well as connector integrations. * Experience connecting data sources for a variety of AI use cases and preparing data for retrieval using techniques such as embeddings, vector search, and reranking. * Strong technical implementation skills (e.g., Python, APIs, system integrations). * Understanding of data privacy, security, and AI governance, including GDPR compliance. * Knowledge of or interest in agile methodologies, change management, and project coordination. * A self-driven, communicative, and collaborative working style, combined with a passion for emerging AI technologies.   WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE SPECIAL In this role, you work closely with the people who use AI every day. You transform real business needs into working solutions—whether as n8n workflows, use cases on our enterprise chat platform, or applications on our company-wide AI platform. You see the direct impact of your work across the organization. You'll join an environment that is evolving rapidly, where many AI initiatives are still taking shape. The scope of the role is intentionally broad—from new tools and AI use cases to automation and the development of our enterprise AI platform. We're not looking for a specialist in a single tool, but for someone who can quickly understand emerging technologies and turn them into scalable, sustainable solutions.   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!