Industrial Project Engineer - Drive Mechanical Projects

The Kraft Heinz Company

City of Brisbane

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Project Engineer to lead mechanical projects at our Northgate site in Queensland. Join a global FMCG organisation with opportunities for growth, a collaborative team, and a strong safety culture.

You will scope, design, and manage projects end-to-end, coordinate with procurement and operations, and drive cost savings while maintaining compliance with Australian standards and Kraft Heinz management systems.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification aligned to Mechanical Engineering (degree/diploma or equivalent).
Strong and proven experience delivering mechanical engineering outcomes in a live industrial manufacturing plant (FMCG preferred).
Proven ability to lead mechanical projects end-to-end: scope, design, budgets, scheduling, risk management, and close-out/handover.
Working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards for mechanical installations, pressure equipment, and workplace safety.
Hands-on experience delivering plant and utilities projects (e.g., pumps, piping, valves, conveyors, and related site services).
Strong capability in machine safety: hazard identification, risk reduction, and implementing guarding and engineered controls in operating environments.
Experienced in installation oversight: inspection, testing, commissioning, contractor coordination, and verifying quality/compliance to specifications.
Skilled in writing project specifications and scope-of-works documentation, and reviewing vendor proposals to provide clear recommendations.
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, align stakeholders, and execute safely while minimising disruption to production.
Proficient with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and familiar with CAD tools; strong analysis, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver key site engineering projects, partnering with relevant functional departments to achieve site priorities.
Scope, design, and implement mechanical projects that improve the performance and reliability of equipment, services, and infrastructure used in the manufacturing of food and beverage products.
Scope, design, and implement mechanical projects that deliver cost savings across materials, utilities, and labour, while also reducing environmental, health, safety, and food safety risk.
Prepare and manage all financial aspects of allocated projects.
Develop clear engineering corporate governance documentation, including project deliverables, inclusions, and exclusions.
Communicate project requirements clearly to a diverse range of stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle.
Support the Procurement Department with negotiations and contract agreements.
Ensure compliance with OH&S and food safety policies across all project activities.
Apply engineering experience and understanding of processes to critically analyse and challenge the status quo to drive improvement.
Manage capital projects from conception through to completion in compliance with Kraft Heinz Management Systems.