Chocolate Plant Capital Projects Engineer

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli Group is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in California to lead capital projects for manufacturing infrastructure. You will manage scope, budget and timelines while collaborating with engineering, production and maintenance teams.

The role emphasizes strong project management, analytical skills, and hands-on problem solving in a food production environment. Travel is required to support projects and field installations.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering required or equivalent.
• Mechatronics, automation and electrical engineering degrees preferred.
• Food or pharmaceutical background desired; chocolate experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and organize multiple new installation projects with minimal supervision.
• Define scope, budget, timeline and success criteria for projects.
• Apply project management fundamentals and Early Equipment Management processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in production and business processes.
• Coordinate installation requirements with contractors and internal teams.
• Ensure smooth handover of new equipment with training and documentation.

Skills

Capital project management

Project planning

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Mechatronics/Automation/Electrical engineering preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Lindt & Sprüngli Group is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in California to lead capital projects for manufacturing infrastructure. You will manage scope, budget and timelines while collaborating with engineering, production and maintenance teams.

The role emphasizes strong project management, analytical skills, and hands-on problem solving in a food production environment. Travel is required to support projects and field installations.