Project Execution Engineer

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Eddystone (Delaware County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

Barry Callebaut USA, based in Eddystone, PA, seeks an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects across manufacturing sites in the USA. You will manage scope, budgets, and schedules, coordinate with multiple departments, and drive engineering standards in a dynamic food industry setting.

Travel between plants 10–30% is expected; a bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with a master’s preferred and PMP as a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s in Engineering/Construction Management or related field.
• Master’s degree (MS/MBA) is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Project and Primavera; knowledge of AutoCAD/SolidWorks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead outsourced engineers and staff; oversee project execution.
• Develop and validate standards and internal work instructions.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and contractor payments.
• Prepare documentation and design drawings; ensure quality and conformance.
• Establish and revise QA/QC standards; obtain stakeholder approvals.
• Coordinate planning, design, and construction with stakeholder input.
• Direct resources to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with laws and internal policies.
• Oversee procurement strategies with vendors and contractors.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Lead budget estimation for CapEx 2-year mid-term planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Master's degree (MS/MBA)

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Job description

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At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide.We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

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-effectively.
• 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.

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