Project Execution Engineer

Barry Callebaut Group; Eddystone (Delaware County); Presencial; USD 98 000 - 134 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Workplace flexibility

Resumo da oferta

Barry Callebaut Group is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee capital projects across multiple plants in the USA, including Eddystone, PA, and Pennsauken, NJ. This role manages concept to implementation, ensuring engineering standards and project delivery within budget and schedule, while collaborating with Plant Managers, QA, HSE, HR, Maintenance, RD, and Supply Chain teams.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of engineering leadership in manufacturing, superior English communication,

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.
• 6+ years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing or corporate settings.
• Fluent business English with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on large capital projects.
• Exposure to international manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead outsourced engineers and staff; manage full engineering project work assignments.
• Develop and validate frameworks, standards, and internal work instructions.
• Act as project manager on construction projects; manage budgets, schedules, and contracts.
• Prepare documentation, drawings, reports, and correspondence for projects.
• Establish QA/QC standards and obtain stakeholder approvals.
• Coordinate stakeholder input; participate in steering groups and committees.
• Plan resources and bid documents; manage procurement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with laws, codes, and policies; oversee risk management.
• Drive CapEx 2-year mid-term planning and budget validation with Engineering Manager.

Conhecimentos

English proficiency

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Cross functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or MBA (asset)

PMP certification (plus)

Ferramentas

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About The Role

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living Barry Callebaut’s Values and of course loving chocolate.

About The Role

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living Barry Callebaut’s Values and of course loving chocolate. Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the Senior Project Engineer (leader) will play a pivotal role in overseeing and executing capital projects (CapEx) within a dynamic multinational food industry environment within a department of multidisciplinary Engineering that supports all the Manufacturing Operations sites for the Barry Callebaut’s Cocoa Business Units in the USA. This role encompasses a full spectrum of project management responsibilities, beginning with the initial concept and feasibility studies, extending through engineering design, procurement, and into the implementation phase of the project lifecycle. The individual will be instrumental in translating business needs into actionable project plans and ensuring successful project delivery while adhering to industry standards and company policies. The Senior Project Engineer is expected to foster a culture of excellence and innovation, driving teams towards achieving strategic objectives. This position will be based in Eddystone, PA, but also eventually supporting a second factory Pennsauken, NJ, i.e, travelling between the plants when required must be considered. This position will be under the Engineering organization, which means the information and data exchange with the corporate teams will be part of the core of the position. The main stakeholders for this position will be all the departments present in the sites, mainly the Plant Managers, but also including the Quality Assurance, HSE, HR, Maintenance, R&D, Supply Chain and the Production teams. The core mission of this position is based on deep technical and managerial skills, which must ensure the adoption of high level of engineering standards in all capital projects for the food industry, managing strongly the timing and costs, seeking and being the owner of a clear, robust and well-designed communication plan, creating synergy between the departments and favoring the buy-in of all teams involved. This position will lead internal and outsourced teams working in a wide range of capital projects sizes, from minor projects of layout improvement, for instance, to complex brand new lines for brown or greenfield projects. Certainly, this position will be open to a lot of opportunities due to the nature of the projects to meet different needs themselves provides, but also it is a position of high visibility within the company and can be a first good step for your career in Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead and oversee the work of outsourced engineers/engineering companies and staff within the organizational unit, exercising technical and administrative oversight; independently perform the full range of professional engineering work assignments.
• Improve existent, but also create and get the validation of frameworks, standards and internal work instructions for the department.
• Serve as project manager on construction projects; establish priorities, track project budgets and schedules, direct work of professional and technical staff, consultants, and contractors; administer contracts and approve payments to contractors. Create and promote an equitable workplace that demonstrates an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
• Prepare and process required documentation for projects; ensure maintenance of records for project activities, findings, progress, and results; prepare design drawings and specifications, engineering studies, technical reports, memorandums, documentation, and correspondence.
• Establish and revise technical, quality assurance, and quality control standards for areas of specialization; perform design reviews for conformance with technical, performance, and operation standards and practices, getting formal approval of all main stakeholders.
• Obtain and integrate stakeholder input on projects in planning, design, and construction; participate in steering groups and committees; represent the Project Engineering in operational decisions.
• Collaborate with the management team to plan, organize, and direct resources to complete projects within defined budget and schedule; participate in development of competitive bidding documents, and bidding and awarding of contracts.
• Ensure project completion in accordance with work plans, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, codes, policies, Bureau and their procedures.
• Together with the Procurement team, manage procurement strategies, including the selection and management of contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Negotiate contracts and ensure that all services and materials necessary for project execution are procured efficiently and cost-effective.
• Risk Management, identifying potential risks and issues that could impede project progress, developing mitigation strategies to address them proactively. Create scenarios and contingency plans to effectively manage uncertainties.
• Lead budget estimation for project CapEx 2-year Mid Term Plan reporting to and getting the validation from the Engineering Manager.

About You

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required. A master's degree (MS or MBA) is considered an asset.
• 6+ years of progressive engineering experience within manufacturing and/ or corporate environments with solid and proven experience leading teams and projects of significant impact
• Full proficiency in business and technical English
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks). Familiarity with ERP systems is an advantage
• Proven technical experience in multifunctional projects and leading these teams informing references that can be called
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Exposure to international manufacturing environments and projects is a plus
• Master's Degree and/or Management Professional (PMP®) certification are a plus
• Travel requirements: 10% - 30% between the plants depending on the project’s portfolio of the period. Gas costs covered by the company.

What Can You Expect From Barry Callebaut

• Competitive Salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• 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.