Company Description

Ready to kick-start your international career in a global company with purpose? 🌱
Join Biospringer by Lesaffre as a VIE Project Engineer in Cedar Rapids (Iowa, USA) for 18 months starting from September 2025! 🛠️🌍

Company Description

As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.
Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.
In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 11 000 people in more than 50 countries.
Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros.            

At Biospringer by Lesaffre, we’re all about bringing taste & nutrition to life through yeast-based ingredients.
As part of Lesaffre, a global key player in fermentation, we combine innovation, sustainability, and human touch to improve food and well-being worldwide. 🍞🌿🌎

Job Description

📍 About Cedar Rapids, Iowa:

Welcome to the heart of the Midwest! 🌽🌆
Cedar Rapids offers a vibrant community, affordable living, beautiful nature spots, and a warm, welcoming vibe — perfect for your first international experience !

🧰 What you’ll do:

💧 Support strategic CAPEX projects to remove process bottlenecks and boost capacity
🧪 Improve quality zoning and lead maintenance & optimization initiatives
⚙️ Manage equipment upgrades, verify spare part stocks, and help implement preventive maintenance
🌱 Co-create with our CSR engineer to develop energy & water-saving solutions

🎓 Who we’re looking for:

🎓 Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

🔧 Solid knowledge in mechanical engineering & fluid mechanics

📐 Ability to read and create technical drawings (CAD)

🧠 Organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently

💻 Skilled with CAD software, Excel, email tools

💬 Strong communication and teamwork mindset

⚡ Bonus: experience in industrial maintenance and project management

Additional Information

Why choose this VIE?
🌍 Gain valuable international experience in the USA 
📈 Work on strategic projects in process optimization 
💼 Develop your career in an industrial environment with high-impact 
💰 VIE status = tax benefits and an attractive package 

📅 What to expect:

🚀 Start date: From September 2025
⏳ Duration: 18 months
 

🎯 Recruitment Process:
📄 CV Screening ➡️ 3 Interviews ➡️ Welcome on board! 🚀

What’s next after your VIE? 🚀
At Lesaffre, we strongly believe in developing young talent, and our goal is to recruit VIEs into long-term positions within the company. This project is a key strategic initiative for the Group, and after successfully completing your 18-month VIE, you could have the opportunity to extend your impact beyond Western Europe and contribute to similar projects in other regions such as OCEA, MEA, ASIA, USA, or LATAM. This experience will allow you to capitalize on your expertise and take on new challenges within an international and dynamic environment. 🌍

🎯 Recruitment Process:
📄 CV Screening ➡️ 3 Interviews ➡️ Welcome on board! 🚀

📝 Ready to Apply?

📌 Eligibility for the VIE Program:
✔️ 18-28 years old
✔️ European nationality 🇪🇺
✔️ Not having already completed a VIE

🔗 Learn more about the VIE program: Business France - VIE

📢 Apply now and be part of the adventure!

[Diversity & Inclusion]: At Lesaffre, diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive, regardless of your background, gender, age or abilities. We encourage all applications, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.