Lead Project Engineer – Manufacturing & Capital Projects

Barry Callebaut Group; Toluca; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Workplace flexibility

Diversity & inclusion

Career growth

Sustainability focus

Job summary

The Barry Callebaut Toluca Plant is seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate and support capital engineering projects, drive process improvements, and optimize manufacturing performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and suppliers to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 3+ years of capital project experience in manufacturing, and fluency in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation & Control Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing and implementing engineering capital projects within manufacturing environments.
• Experience in food processing, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries is highly preferred.
• Advanced English and fluent Spanish.
• Knowledge of sanitary design principles, GMPs, and food industry regulatory requirements.
• Solid understanding of project management principles and methodologies; PMO experience (desirable).
• Experience in process automation and industrial electrical installations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Experience supervising contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Results-oriented with excellent organizational and self-management capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, project management software, Windows applications, and basic AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end engineering execution for a major manufacturing project, ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, quality, safety, and operational readiness targets.
• Manage and develop internal and external engineering teams, fostering a high‑performance, safety‑driven culture.
• Build and lead project engineering governance, including scope definition, estimating, scheduling, and stage‑gate documentation.
• Ensure full compliance with safety, food safety, environmental, and permitting requirements.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Quality, SHE, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and global engineering teams.
• Engage with external stakeholders such as permitting authorities, utilities, and governmental bodies.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior leadership and ensure strong stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

English (Advanced)

Spanish (Fluent)

PMO experience

Stakeholder communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation & Control Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

PM software

Job description

The Barry Callebaut Toluca Plant is seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate and support capital engineering projects, drive process improvements, and optimize manufacturing performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and suppliers to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 3+ years of capital project experience in manufacturing, and fluency in English and Spanish.