Project Engineer

Kraft Heinz; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay for Performance

Parental Leave

Leave Options

Novated Leasing

In House Training Programs

Corporate Discount Programs

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Northgate, QLD, is seeking a Project Engineer to join our manufacturing team. You will lead mechanical projects from concept through to completion, delivering improved equipment performance, cost savings and strong governance.

You will apply your mechanical engineering experience in a live FMCG environment, coordinate with cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure OH&S and food safety compliance across all activities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification aligned to Mechanical Engineering (degree/diploma or equivalent).
• Proven experience delivering mechanical engineering outcomes in a live industrial manufacturing plant (FMCG preferred).
• Lead mechanical projects end-to-end: scope, design, budgets, scheduling, risk management, close-out/handover.
• Working knowledge of Australian Standards for mechanical installations, pressure equipment, and workplace safety.
• Hands-on experience delivering plant and utilities projects (pumps, piping, valves, conveyors).
• Strong capability in machine safety: hazard identification, risk reduction, guarding and engineered controls.
• Experience in installation oversight: inspection, testing, commissioning, contractor coordination, quality/compliance to specs.
• Writing project specifications and scope-of-works documentation; reviewing vendor proposals.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously; align stakeholders and minimize disruption to production.
• MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; familiarity with CAD tools; strong analysis, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Eligibility to work in Australia – with full working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver key site engineering projects, partnering with relevant departments to meet site priorities.
• Scope, design and implement mechanical projects to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Deliver cost savings across materials, utilities and labour while reducing EH&S and food safety risks.
• Prepare and manage all financial aspects of allocated projects.
• Develop engineering governance documentation, deliverables, inclusions and exclusions.
• Communicate project requirements clearly to stakeholders across the project lifecycle.
• Support Procurement with negotiations and contract agreements.
• Ensure OH&S and food safety compliance across all activities.
• Apply engineering knowledge to drive continuous improvement and challenge status quo.
• Manage capital projects from conception through to completion in line with Kraft Heinz Management Systems.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical engineering

Stakeholder communication

CAD tools

MS Excel

OH&S compliance

Risk management

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree/diploma

Tools

CAD tools

MS Office suite

Job description

• Opportunity to grow your Engineering career with a global FMCG organisation!
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment at our Northgate (QLD) site
• Competitive salary package, annual bonus, and market leading benefits

Job Description

Project Engineer

Grow Your Engineering Career with Kraft Heinz!

Are you looking to grow your career in Engineering? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have two exciting permanent opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our Manufacturing team based out of our Northgate (QLD) site!

The Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Key Position Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• 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.

About You

• 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.
• Eligibility to work in Australia – with full working rights.

Benefits Of Working With Us

• Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package
• Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers
• Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter
• Novated Leasing
• In House Training Programs
• Corporate Discount Programs

Ready to make an Impact?

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our job advertisements early.

Location(s)

Northgate

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.