Project Engineer

Barry Callebaut Group; Toluca; Sur place; MXN 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Workplace flexibility

Diversity & inclusion

Career growth

Sustainability focus

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Project management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

English (Advanced)

Spanish (Fluent)

PMO experience

Stakeholder communication

Ability to work under pressure

Formation

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

Outils

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

PM software

Description du poste

About The Role

The Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating and supporting the conceptualization, design, implementation, and commissioning of capital engineering projects at the Toluca Plant. This role leads process improvements, equipment installations, and manufacturing optimization initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity, operational efficiency, and cost performance. The position works closely with cross-functional teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality, food safety, and environmental standards.

About The Role

The Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating and supporting the conceptualization, design, implementation, and commissioning of capital engineering projects at the Toluca Plant. This role leads process improvements, equipment installations, and manufacturing optimization initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity, operational efficiency, and cost performance. The position works closely with cross-functional teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality, food safety, and environmental standards.

Key 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.

About You

• 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.

What You Can Expect From Barry Callebaut

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• An environment that welcomes workplace flexibility.
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.

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.

#oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.