Project Engineer – CAPEX – Plant

Stemgenic Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stemgenic Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Project Engineer - CAPEX - Plant to drive end-to-end CAPEX projects, plant improvements, and capital investment programmes. You will collaborate across Production, Maintenance, QA, R&D, EHS, and external contractors to ensure safe, on-time project delivery within budget.

The role requires strong experience in manufacturing plant engineering, CAPEX management, and utility systems, with exposure to GMP/HACCP contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of project engineering experience in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX project planning from concept through handover.
• Coordinate plant upgrades, equipment installation and commissioning.
• Manage contractor and vendor activity with safety and compliance.
• Deliver projects on time and within approved budgets.

Skills

CAPEX Project Management

Plant Engineering

Equipment Installation

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

• Location: Singapore
• Manufacturing Plant | Capital Projects | Engineering & Project Management

Our Client

Stemgenic is partnering with a leading manufacturing organisation in Singapore seeking a Project Engineer - CAPEX - Plant to support engineering projects, plant improvement initiatives, and capital investment programmes.

This role is responsible for managing CAPEX projects, plant engineering activities, equipment installation, facility upgrades, process improvements, and utility systems to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.

The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, R&D, EHS, and external engineering contractors to deliver projects safely, within budget, and according to regulatory and operational requirements.

Job Details

The Project Engineer - CAPEX - Plant will manage end-to-end engineering projects from initial concept development through execution, commissioning, qualification, and handover.

This role requires strong experience in manufacturing plant engineering, capital expenditure projects, equipment installation, process improvement, utilities systems, contractor management, and engineering project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a background in food manufacturing, FMCG, pharmaceutical, chemical, flavour & fragrance, beverage, or process manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• CAPEX Project Management & Execution
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering projects from concept stage through commissioning and final handover.
  • Manage CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) projects including plant upgrades, equipment installation, facility improvement, and production enhancement projects.
  • Define project scope, timelines, budgets, resource requirements, and execution plans.
  • Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure successful delivery of project milestones.
  • Prepare project reports, technical documentation, completion records, and handover documents.

  • Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within approved budgets. JD - Project Engineer

• Plant Engineering & Technical Support
  • Lead engineering activities related to:
    • Plant expansion
    • Manufacturing equipment installation
    • Process optimisation
    • Utility system improvement
    • Facility modification projects
  • Support installation, testing, commissioning, and qualification of new production equipment and utility systems.
  • Review and interpret:
    • Engineering drawings
    • Layout drawings
    • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
    • Technical specifications
  • Conduct engineering feasibility studies and recommend practical solutions.

  • Provide technical support to Production and Maintenance teams.

• Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Improvement
  • Support plant reliability improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and operational issues.
  • Recommend engineering modifications to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.

  • Coordinate with Maintenance teams during shutdown activities, equipment upgrades, and installations.

• Contractor & Vendor Management
• • Source, evaluate, and coordinate contractors, suppliers, and engineering service providers.
  • Prepare technical specifications and evaluate vendor quotations.
  • Manage contractors during installation, construction, and commissioning activities.
  • Ensure contractors comply with:
    • Safety requirements
    • Quality standards
    • Project specifications
    • Site procedures

  • Verify completed works before project acceptance.

• Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve:
    • Manufacturing efficiency
    • Productivity
    • Equipment reliability
    • Energy efficiency
    • Operating cost performance
  • Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Recommend sustainability and energy-saving engineering projects.

• Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure engineering projects comply with:
    • Singapore Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations
    • Food safety requirements
    • GMP
    • HACCP
    • FSSC 22000 standards (where applicable)
    • Environmental and sustainability requirements
  • Ensure hygienic equipment design and installation suitable for manufacturing environments.
  • Support internal and external audits.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • or related engineering disciplines
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Project Engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing CAPEX projects, plant engineering projects, equipment installation, and commissioning activities.
• Experience in industries such as:
  • Food Manufacturing
  • Flavour & Fragrance
  • Beverage Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • FMCG
  • Specialty Chemicals
  • Process Manufacturing

• Experience with manufacturing equipment, plant utilities, and engineering systems is preferred. JD - Project Engineer

Technical Skills & Competencies

• CAPEX Project Management
• Plant Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Equipment Installation & Commissioning
• Process Improvement
• Project Planning & Execution
• Contractor Management
• Vendor Management
• Engineering Drawings Interpretation
• P&ID Review
• Plant Utilities:
  • Steam
  • Chilled Water
  • Compressed Air
  • HVAC
  • Process Water
• GMP / HACCP / FSSC 22000 knowledge
• Singapore WSH regulations
• Risk Assessment & Management
• AutoCAD or similar engineering software
• Microsoft Office & Project Management tools JD - Project Engineer

Please be advised that due to the considerable number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who meet our client's requirements.

We appreciate your understanding and wish you the best in your career endeavors.