Projects Engineer Coordinator

Barry Callebaut Group; Extrema; On-site; BRL 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Group seeks a Projects Engineer Coordinator to lead CapEx initiatives across our Brazil and Chile facilities. The role reports to the Regional Senior Engineering Manager and focuses on turning business needs into high-impact industrial solutions from feasibility to start-up.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships while upholding safety and quality benchmarks in a dynamic, multinational environment. Fluency in English and Portuguese is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Automation, Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of project engineering and project management experience within manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience delivering CapEx projects from concept through start-up.
• Experience within Food & Beverage, FMCG, consumer goods, chemical processing, or related industries.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working across multiple sites or in regional/cross-border environments.
• Advanced knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project or Primavera.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Fluent English is required; Spanish proficiency is highly desirable; Portuguese fluency is essential.
• PMP certification or experience with FEL methodologies is considered an advantage.
• Adaptable, hands-on, and capable of driving results in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver medium to large-scale CapEx projects and site improvement initiatives across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Manage project execution throughout the lifecycle, including feasibility studies, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and ramp-up.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, engineering consultancies, suppliers, and internal project resources.
• Ensure compliance with Barry Callebaut engineering standards, governance processes, food safety requirements, and HSE regulations.
• Manage project budgets, monitor cost performance, and support long-term capital planning.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Technical Sourcing teams on vendor selection, technical specifications, and contract negotiations.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive effective change management practices.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration between Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, and Engineering teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Automation, Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

About The Role

We're looking for a Projects Engineer Coordinator to lead the execution of strategic capital investment (CapEx) projects across our Chocolate Business facilities in Brazil and Chile. Reporting to the Regional Senior Engineering Manager, this role will be responsible for transforming business needs into high-performing industrial solutions by managing projects from concept and feasibility through commissioning and start-up. The position plays a critical role in connecting regional engineering strategy with operational execution while ensuring safety, quality, budget, and timeline commitments are achieved.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead and deliver medium to large-scale CapEx projects and site improvement initiatives across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Manage project execution throughout the entire lifecycle, including feasibility studies, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and ramp-up.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, engineering consultancies, suppliers, and internal project resources.
• Ensure compliance with Barry Callebaut engineering standards, governance processes, food safety requirements, and HSE regulations.
• Manage project budgets, monitor cost performance, and support long-term capital planning.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Technical Sourcing teams on vendor selection, technical specifications, and contract negotiations.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive effective change management practices.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration between Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, and Engineering teams.

Scope

• Geographical responsibility across Extrema, Brazil and Paine, Chile.
• Support the Chocolate Business Unit through capital investments and infrastructure improvements.
• Manage multi-site project portfolios including production line expansions, automation initiatives, utilities improvements, and facility optimization projects.
• Influence project outcomes through indirect leadership of project teams, contractors, and external partners.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Automation, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of project engineering and project management experience within manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience delivering CapEx projects from concept through start-up.
• Experience within Food & Beverage, FMCG, consumer goods, chemical processing, or related industries.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working across multiple sites or in regional/cross-border environments.
• Advanced knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project or Primavera.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Fluent English is required; Spanish proficiency is highly desirable; Portuguese fluency is essential.
• PMP certification or experience with FEL methodologies is considered an advantage.
• Adaptable, hands-on, and capable of driving results in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Location:

Extrema, MG, Brazil | On-site

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.

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