Project Engineer

Kenvue; East London; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in South Africa is looking for a Project Engineer to provide technical support and manage projects in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and extensive experience in an FMCG or Pharmaceutical environment. Key responsibilities include developing engineering projects, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive market related salary

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in engineering project management in FMCG / Pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of engineering principles.
• Knowledge and use of GMP principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute engineering projects in alignment with the company's goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely delivery.
• Lead the project team from inception through validation and approval.

Skills

Engineering principles

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

What We Do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care.

Who We Are

Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSON'S and BAND-AID that you already know and love.

Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Our global team is made by 22, diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers.

With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day.

We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

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Role Reports To

SA Engineering and Reliability Campus Leader

Location: Europe / Middle East / Africa, South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg

Work Location : Fully Onsite

Travel % : 5%

What You Will Do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for : Project Engineer. This position reports into Site MAM Lead and is based in East London, South Africa.

The Project Engineer is responsible for providing sophisticated technical support, project development and execution in the areas of design, selection, installation, development, improvement, qualification and validation of manufacturing equipment, processes, systems, and components.

The individual provides technical guidance for equipment while collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS&S, Research and Development, Marketing, Supply Chain, Process Excellence and other affiliated departments to identify and address equipment, process and/or validation needs.

Conducts research of innovative solutions for potential applications where there may be little or no precedents.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute engineering projects in alignment with the company's goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and timely delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and other team members.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify innovative solutions and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Continuously improve processes and procedures to optimize project outcomes.
• Lead and manage the entire project team from inception through design, construction, start-up, validation, and approval, ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, procedures, and revenues.
• Develop and implement process excellence techniques to identify and resolve systematic issues, and track trends to improve efficiency, product yield, and equipment reliability.
• Establish and communicate project and program schedules, objectives, priorities, and targets, and monitor the status of programs and projects, providing technical interpretation and expertise.
• Ensure proper system integration by overseeing the development of the systems integration and systems assurance test plans and procedures, and reviewing test results.
• Research business and technical issues to establish what is being done and where improvements are possible, and advise and correlate short- and long-term tactical engineering plans and programs.
• Ensure collaboration of engineering and technology group across other functional areas, establishing effective working relationships with regional partners.
• Ensure application of efficient work practices for core group processes and ensure continued improvement and update of these practices with lessons learned.
• Provide regional guidance on technology and engineering issues to all functional areas.
• Develop yearly business plans and personal objectives that support the overall company goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineer, Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering).
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in engineering project management in FMCG / Pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of engineering principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in project management, including control of information flows, managing and controlling budgets, and following up on planning.
• Knowledge and use of GMP principles, and previous experience with engineering products / machine tools.
• Demonstrated success in leading individuals and coordinating team activities in a matrix environment.
• A minimum of a Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge and experience of implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end supply chain, and distribution process experience.
• Automation experience, and regulated industry experience.
• A minimum of 2-5 years of (functional and / or people) leadership in a FMCG / Pharmaceutical (supply chain) environment.
• Prior management experience of 2 or more years required.
• Experience in multi-disciplined engineering environment with knowledge of project management, installation, and qualification preferred.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to listen to understand, and to transfer a selling strategy to address all market customers and channels with a long-term view of the future state of business.
• Proven experience with respect to project evaluation and providing recommendations and ability to influence peers and people at higher levels.
• Effectively resolve competing priorities for the team, and open and accessible leadership style.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications, database information sources and web applications.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification.

Benefits

• Competitive market related salary.
• Competitive benefit package.
• Learning & Development Opportunities.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Exposure to multi-national company and SME's in various fields of expertise.

Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits.

Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.