Project Engineer

Mondelez International; Marlbrook; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global snacking company is seeking a Project Engineer to lead Capital Projects at the Marlbrook site in the UK. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing and a BEng/MEng in Engineering. This position offers an opportunity to drive site commercial and operational performance objectives.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably food or pharmaceuticals.
• Experience managing projects up to £1MM.
• Knowledge of GMP and sanitary design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of Capital Projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Manage contractor work to highest quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Engineering design

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

BEng/MEng in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

PLC Software

Job description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

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

The Project Engineer will lead the development and implementation of Capital Projects and provide technical & engineering support on the Marlbrook site (and across the UK chocolate network). To carry out investigation, design, contractor management and engineering project management (including cost and programme management). To ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements during project development, project execution and commissioning, and following hand over to production. To act as project leader and manage other department members or contract staff (e.g., process / mechanical / electrical / controls) as part of the project team and work closely with Business Development Manager and Site Leadership Team to ensure that engineering solutions support business requirements and fit with the long-term site development plan.

This will require a broad range of specialist project management and engineering skills. The role holder will directly manage several projects and be responsible for projects that could have values up to £1MM in value.

How you will contribute

Designs for new NPD and factory development projects are developed, working closely with Manufacturing and BD&E where required .

Detailed engineering design and specifications and developed for authorised Capital projects to meet requirements of safety, quality and hygiene at optimum output and efficiency, and lowest cost.

Manage the sites assets in terms of verification & write off with a clear change control process.

Existing practices, methods and technology are challenged and opportunities to improve factory productivity, safety and quality are proactively sought .

A thorough understanding of all aspects of the crumb manufacturing process.

Technical & engineering input and support is provided to drive the site’s commercial and operational performance objectives .

Tender packages are prepared and reviewed, tender returns are evaluated, peer reviews conducted, and commercial terms are negotiated.

Solutions to problems are recommended so that they can be designed out to reduce operating costs, improve product quality, and improve safety performance.

Project costs are managed using ERP tools (SAP and Coupa) and capital spend is managed and forecast.

Coaching, development & support is provided to other members of the BD&E team, factory based technical personnel (and to the wider Mondelez organisation if required / appropriate) .

Manage contractors to ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently, to the highest quality standards with minimal disruption to the process.

Support and expertise in the application of GMP and Sanitary design standards across the sites is provided, developing and sharing best practices across the MEU network

Work with Cluster, Regional and global teams to align Capital plans across the Mondelēz group.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

Ability to motivate and develop onsite personnel and communicate across a broad range of management levels and functional areas.

Ability to organise your own time, manage your own agenda around site priorities.

A minimum of 5 – 10 years’ experience in a high-volume manufacturing industry, preferably food, beverages or pharmaceutical.

Significant experience in the identification and delivery of Capital projects up to a value of £1MM.

Demonstrated experience in project delivery in high volume manufacturing environments.

Computer skills – spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Microsoft Word), graphics (PowerPoint), SAP, PLC Software (Rockwell preferable) & SCADA screens.

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Qualification Requirements

The following qualifications are required for this role.

BEng/MEng in Engineering

Chartered status preferred

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent preferred

More about this role

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 succes

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!

Job Type

RegularDigital Supply Chain EngineeringScience & Engineering

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

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

The Project Engineer will lead the development and implementation of Capital Projects and provide technical & engineering support on the Marlbrook site (and across the UK chocolate network). To carry out investigation, design, contractor management and engineering project management (including cost and programme management). To ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements during project development, project execution and commissioning, and following hand over to production. To act as project leader and manage other department members or contract staff (e.g., process / mechanical / electrical / controls) as part of the project team and work closely with Business Development Manager and Site Leadership Team to ensure that engineering solutions support business requirements and fit with the long-term site development plan.

This will require a broad range of specialist project management and engineering skills. The role holder will directly manage several projects and be responsible for projects that could have values up to £1MM in value.

How you will contribute

• Designs for new NPD and factory development projects are developed, working closely with Manufacturing and BD&E where required .

• Detailed engineering design and specifications and developed for authorised Capital projects to meet requirements of safety, quality and hygiene at optimum output and efficiency, and lowest cost.

• Manage the sites assets in terms of verification & write off with a clear change control process.

• Existing practices, methods and technology are challenged and opportunities to improve factory productivity, safety and quality are proactively sought .

• A thorough understanding of all aspects of the crumb manufacturing process.

• Technical & engineering input and support is provided to drive the site’s commercial and operational performance objectives .

• Tender packages are prepared and reviewed, tender returns are evaluated, peer reviews conducted, and commercial terms are negotiated.

• Solutions to problems are recommended so that they can be designed out to reduce operating costs, improve product quality, and improve safety performance.

• Project costs are managed using ERP tools (SAP and Coupa) and capital spend is managed and forecast.

• Coaching, development & support is provided to other members of the BD&E team, factory based technical personnel (and to the wider Mondelez organisation if required / appropriate) .

• Manage contractors to ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently, to the highest quality standards with minimal disruption to the process.

• Support and expertise in the application of GMP and Sanitary design standards across the sites is provided, developing and sharing best practices across the MEU network

• Work with Cluster, Regional and global teams to align Capital plans across the Mondelēz group.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Ability to motivate and develop onsite personnel and communicate across a broad range of management levels and functional areas.

• Ability to organise your own time, manage your own agenda around site priorities.

• A minimum of 5 – 10 years’ experience in a high-volume manufacturing industry, preferably food, beverages or pharmaceutical.

• Significant experience in the identification and delivery of Capital projects up to a value of £1MM.

• Demonstrated experience in project delivery in high volume manufacturing environments.

• Demonstrable continual professional development

• Computer skills – spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Microsoft Word), graphics (PowerPoint), SAP, PLC Software (Rockwell preferable) & SCADA screens.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Qualification Requirements

The following qualifications are required for this role.

• BEng/MEng in Engineering

• Chartered status preferred

• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent preferred

More about this role

Work schedule: 100%

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 succes

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!

IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITER

Job Type

RegularDigital Supply Chain EngineeringScience & Engineering