Project Engineer

The Magnum Ice Cream Company; Minto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Magnum Ice Cream Company seeks a Project Engineer to lead the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of multiple capital, infrastructure, process, packaging, utilities and safety projects across the Minto Ice Cream manufacturing site.

The role leads the full project lifecycle from concept development and business case preparation through engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handover.

Qualifications

• Has 5+ years in capital project management within FMCG/manufacturing environments.
• Focused on safety, quality, compliance and operational excellence.
• Experience leading projects from concept to commissioning and handover.
• Experience in manufacturing, utilities, automation and asset management.
• Strong budgeting, cost control and investment evaluation skills.
• Proven stakeholder engagement with senior leaders, suppliers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple engineering CapEx across process, packaging, utilities, safety and infrastructure.
• Develop business cases, scopes, budgets, schedules and execution plans.
• Manage the Minto Capital Plan and align investments with objectives.
• Deliver projects safely, on time in full, within budget and to performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with SHE, GMP, food safety, hygiene and standards.
• Lead risk, contractor management and project governance processes.
• Oversee expenditure, forecasts, cost savings and value delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate across operations, maintenance, quality, finance and engineering.

Skills

Project management

Capital projects

Leadership

Cross-functional

Lean/ TPM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Mechatronics, Process or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Life tastes better with ice cream
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

Life tastes better with ice cream
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.
We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.
We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

What Truly Sets Us Apart Is How We Work.

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

The role

The Project Engineer is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of multiple capital, infrastructure, process, packaging, utilities and safety projects across the Minto Ice Cream manufacturing site. The role leads the full project lifecycle from concept development and business case preparation through engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handover.

The Project Engineer partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Manufacturing Excellence, Safety, Procurement, Finance, R&D, and external contractors to ensure projects are executed safely, delivered on time and within budget, and achieve the intended operational, financial, safety, quality, and sustainability outcomes.

The role also plays a key leadership function in driving engineering excellence, process safety management, asset reliability, continuous improvement, risk reduction, contractor management, and compliance with TMICC engineering standards, Australian regulations, food manufacturing requirements, and site governance processes.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Lead multiple engineering CapEx across manufacturing process, packaging, utilities, safety and infrastructure projects simultaneously.
• Develop business cases, project scopes, budgets, schedules, and execution plans.
• Manage the Minto Capital Plan and align investment priorities with business objectives.
• Deliver projects safely, on time in full (OTIF), within budget, and to agreed performance outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with SHE, GMP, food safety, hygiene, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead risk management, contractor management, and project governance processes.
• Manage project expenditure, forecasts, cost savings, and value delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate effectively across Operations, Maintenance, SUIT, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Engineering teams.
• Drive standardisation, continuous improvement, EEM Pillar (early equipment management) and Ice cream Manufacturing System (ICMS) practices.
• Analyse manufacturing, asset, and supply chain data to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Improve plant reliability, asset performance, capacity, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Support sustainability initiatives, including energy, waste, water, and carbon reduction in project design itself.
• Lead supplier, contractor, and stakeholder engagement, including technical negotiations.
• Oversee FATs, SAT, commissioning, validation, and successful handover of new assets and systems.
• Promote asset care plans, lifecycle management, and engineering best practices across the site.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience in capital project management and manufacturing operations (5+ years) and can operate confidently in FMCG and industrial manufacturing environments with a strong focus on safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Brings strong skills in
• Project delivery and capital project management, including leading projects from concept design and business case development through to commissioning, handover, and operational integration.
• Manufacturing, utilities, automation, and asset management, with the ability to optimise production performance, reliability, maintenance strategies, and engineering systems.
• Financial management and business case development, including budgeting, cost control, capital planning, forecasting, cost optimisation, and investment evaluation.
• Stakeholder engagement and influencing, with proven ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with senior leaders, operational teams, suppliers, contractors, and external partners.
• Continuous improvement and operational excellence, applying Lean Manufacturing, TPM, IMS, and data-driven methodologies to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, and business performance.
• Risk management, safety, and compliance, ensuring adherence to GMP, food safety, quality, engineering, and regulatory requirements while maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Leadership and cross-functional team management, successfully coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes, manage competing priorities, and achieve project and operational objectives.
• Analytical problem-solving and decision-making, leveraging operational data and business insights to identify opportunities, resolve complex challenges, and drive sustainable improvements.
• Strategic planning and performance improvement, with a focus on long‑term asset value, sustainability, operational effectiveness, and organisational growth.
• Communication, presentation, and negotiation, effectively conveying technical and commercial information to diverse audiences and securing stakeholder alignment on key initiatives.
• Thinks end‑to‑end and takes ownerships for results
• Is comfortable working in a fast‑moving, evolving organisation
• Values collaboration, clarity and low‑ego ways of working
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Mechatronics, Process, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation or a related discipline.
• Project Management certification and Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) are advantageous.

Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end‑to‑end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!

You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

• Roles with real accountability and visible impact
• Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
• Continuous learning and development as the business grows
• Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional Information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.