Solar Foods is a food technology growth company and global leader in sustainable protein production, solving the global food production problem by offering a completely new alternative to existing animal and plant proteins. We produce the naturally occurring single-cell protein Solein for the food industry. Solein's production is independent of land use, weather and climate conditions, which makes it one of the most sustainable proteins in the world.
At Solar Foods we are not just creating the future, we are already living it. With our first commercial-scale facility, Factory 01, in operation and Factory 02 in planning, we are now entering an exciting growth phase and growing our Factoyr 02 project team. We are looking for a
ENGINEERING MANAGER FACTORY 02
We are scaling Solein production technology to industrial scale in our next factory, Factory 02.
It will be built in Lappeenranta, Finland. Factory 02 expands Solein’s production capacity from Factory 01’s 160 tons to 6,400 tons annually. The construction of the Solar Foods’ first industrial-scale production facility is planned to be carried out in phases: The design capacity of the first phase is 3.2 kilotons per year, and it’s expected to be operational at the end of 2028. The following year, the production plant is planned to be expanded in a second phase to a total design capacity of 6.4 annual kilotons. The investment decision for Factory 02 is targeted to be made during 2026.
In this role, you will play a key part in turning Factory 02 from plans into reality. You will lead and coordinate engineering work both prior FID and during the project execution across disciplines and strategic partners, helping ensure that design decisions, technical scope, and deliverables come together smoothly and support efficient project execution. Your main responsibilities include:
· Technical and design oversight
· Leading the engineering work for Factory 02 across disciplines and external partners
· Acting as a technical specialist for design decisions and coordination, ensuring alignment between different interfaces and stakeholders
· Defining and managing the technical scope and project specifications
· Overseeing concept, basic, and detailed design to support high-quality execution
· Reviewing and approving engineering deliverables and drawings
· Coordinating the “gives and gets” between key project parties, such as OEMs, engineering partners, vendors, and contractors, to minimise clashes and design changes
· Supporting the development of engineering standards that can serve not only Factory 02, but also Solar Foods’ future factory network
· Helping ensure engineering delivery on time and with the quality needed all the way to as-built documentation
You’ll succeed in the is role if you have
· A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, factory design, or another relevant field.
· At least 10 years of relevant experience in an owner’s project engineering environment, ideally from factory projects in process and/or discrete manufacturing industries.
· Proven track record to successfully lead and coordinate sizeable engineering development projects.
· Strong engineering expertise in at least one major engineering discipline, preferably CSA, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
· Experience in coordinating engineering deliverables and interfaces between OEMs, EPCM partners, contractors, and other key project parties.
· Experience of BIM modelling, including experience in setting governance, carrying out design reviews, and supporting clash resolution between involved parties.
· Experience with process safety reviews, such as HAZOP and HAZID.
· Familiarity with Finnish engineering standards and regulatory requirements is considered an advantage.
· Excellent leadership and can-do attitude
· The ability to stay calm, exercise sound judgement under pressure, and support the wider project organisation.
· A mindset that supports Solar Foods’ mission and values.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Finnish language skills are considered an advantage.
· You are a team player and you have the ability to partner effectively with Solar Foodists across functions and organisational levels.
This is a full-time, permanent role based at our headquarters in Vehkala, Vantaa. The role involves regular travel to Lappeenranta as the Factory 02 project progresses and potentially in the future to our construction sites of new factories.
You’ll probably be motivated in this role if…
· You are excited by the opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, technology, and sustainable food innovation.
· You enjoy taking a hands-on role in building something new, creating structure, and finding practical solutions in an ambitious project environment.
· You want to join a pioneering growth company developing one of the world’s most promising new food technologies.
· You appreciate working with talented and committed Solar Foodists who support each other and make everyday collaboration genuinely enjoyable.
· You are motivated by a fast-moving growth company environment where you can develop your expertise, take ownership, and learn by doing.
Interested to join our success story?
Please submit your cv and motivation letter in PDF-format by the latest August 2, 2026 via our application system and let us know why you would like to work for Solar Foods. Please also mention the earliest possible starting date in your application documents. Remember to use the application system, we do not accept applications by email.
The application period is open during summer holidays as we want to move forward with recruitment process in the beginning of August.
For more information about the role, please do not hesitate to call our Chief Operatin Officer Tiia Kuusimäki +358 10 579 3284 on July 7, July 9 and July 28 between 12 and 15. We look forward to hearing from you!
Note that since all duties at Solar Foods require precision, reliability, independent judgement, and a good ability to react, the employer has the right to require all new employees to undergo drug tests, performed by the occupational health care service provider.
Solar Foods receives funding from the European Union as part of the European Commission’s Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI). #NextGenEU
