Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Dairy

Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Dairy

Professional Summary

LTTS is seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Dairy Technology/Engineering to serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) between Client Engineering (a Global MNC in the Dairy Sector) and LTTS. This senior role requires providing technical leadership and deep domain expertise for dairy processing facilities and projects. The primary focus will be on upcoming Capex Dairy Plant Expansion projects in the Europe Region (brownfield sites) and other geographies. The SME will be crucial in defining project engineering requirements, planning engineering resources, and overseeing design for these critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) between Client Engineering and LTTS for all project engineering requirements.
• Define project engineering requirements for Capex Dairy Plant Expansion projects.
• Conduct engineering resource planning and plan for design requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and domain expertise for dairy processing facilities and projects.
• Support the conceptualization, process design, technology selection, and engineering reviews (including buildings & MEP services) for dairy manufacturing plants.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, equipment suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure the delivery of efficient engineering designs for dairy processing plants.

Technical Requirements (Must-have)

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Dairy Technology, Dairy Engineering, Food Technology, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience: 15-20 years of progressive experience in:
  • Dairy manufacturing
  • Dairy engineering
  • Dairy consulting
• Project Expertise: Proven experience in the design, commissioning, or operation of dairy processing facilities.
• Project Delivery: Demonstrated track record of successful delivery of dairy engineering projects.
• Core Skills: Experience with process design, technology selection, and engineering reviews for dairy manufacturing plants.

Desired Skills (Nice-to-have)

• Experience working with multinational dairy companies, engineering consultants, EPC organizations, or dairy equipment manufacturers.
• Preferred Industry Experience in:
  • Dairy Manufacturing Companies
  • Dairy Consulting Firms
  • EPC and Engineering Design Organizations specialized in Dairy Plants
  • Dairy Processing Equipment Manufacturers