Project Engineer

Mondelez International; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer in Birmingham is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital projects in the chocolate production sector. The ideal candidate will possess project management skills and an engineering degree, along with experience in FMCG. Responsibilities include managing project portfolios and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Management Engineering within FMCG industry.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage the project cycle.
• Broad appreciation of process, packaging, control, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute capital projects.
• Lead portions of the Project Engineering agenda.
• Manage a portfolio of projects over $5MM annually.

Skills

Project management skills

Leading cross-functional teams

Technical expertise in engineering disciplines

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical, Mechanical, etc.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Project management software

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

As a Project Engineer at our flagship Bournville Plant (home of Cadbury's), you will be instrumental in planning, developing, and executing capital projects. You will support technical developments, assess the feasibility of engineering activities within the supply chain, and manage capital expense projects to drive growth, world‑class manufacturing, and productivity while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. You will also leverage Mondelēz's project management processes and ensure adherence to company standards.

How you will contribute

In this role, you will lead a portion of the Project Engineering agenda within the UK&I Cluster and oversee specific areas of the Cluster site strategy, aligning with site compliance, productivity, and development objectives. You will develop and implement multiple projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Project scope could cover many areas but especially chocolate moulding & forming processes, packaging, palletising and site infrastructure & services.
• Concurrently manage portfolio of projects (upwards of $5MM / annum).
• Fit‑for‑purpose technical solutions, development and implementation of state‑of‑the‑art processes and equipment strategies to optimize resources, harmonize assets, and roll out best practices. Create detailed technical specifications & reports.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders from multiple departments to define and execute capital and technical agendas during the complete project cycle. Share and learn from best practices around the Mondelez global network.
• Development and delivery of accurate budgets in accordance with contractual obligations, including accurate forecasting of cash flow, finding the best value for cost for chosen schemes.
• Effective time plans clearly defining tasks, estimating durations, identifying dependencies, allocating resources, and setting realistic deadlines, while accounting for potential risks.
• Ensuring the implementation of engineering safety, quality, hygiene and environmental standards. Reverse engineering where information does not exist.
• Supplier & contractor management throughout the project.
• Existing practices, methods and technology are challenged and opportunities to improve factory productivity, safety and quality are proactively sought, driving several capital projects, to help deliver factories forward plan.
• A thorough and continuous professional development in understanding of all aspects of confectionery making, wrapping, packing and services, particularly within the Chocolate category is developed, and external supplier developments are kept up to date with.

You will also support the broader site and cluster teams as a key technical expert, leading significant projects. This position is based in Bournville, but the candidate will be expected to work at any of the UK&I Confectionery plants as needed.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Project management skills.
• Leading and working effectively across cross‑functional teams, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Senior‑level technical expertise across engineering disciplines and a passion to drive efficiencies and technology forward.

What you need to know about this position

• Relevant experience in Project Management Engineering - ideally within food or FMCG industry.
• An engineering degree in a relevant discipline e.g. Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Electrical. Or equivalent education or experience.
• A broad appreciation of process, packaging, control, services and infrastructure in a relevant FMCG industry.
• Managing of capital projects and working within project teams.
• Leading and developing diverse and cross‑functional teams.
• Software experience:
• Microsoft Office especially Word, Excel & Project.
• AutoCAD.
• Project management software.
• ERP systems.
• This is a full‑time, office‑based role located at our Bournville factory, Birmingham.

Relocation Support Available? No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success

Mondelēz International is an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

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Job Type Regular Project Engineering Science & Engineering