Project Engineer – FMCG Operations & Improvement

Philip Morris International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Exposure to innovative manufacturing技术

Collaborative working environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Philip Morris International (PMI) seeks an experienced Project Engineer to lead engineering projects that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and operational performance in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment. You will manage end-to-end projects, implement new technologies and contribute to PMI's future of manufacturing.

The role requires a Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Industrial engineering background with 5–8 years of FMCG experience and strong project execution capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline.
• 5–8 years of engineering experience in a high-volume FMCG environment.
• Strong project management and execution experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from planning through execution, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Define project scope, objectives, schedules and resource requirements.
• Manage equipment installation, commissioning and validation activities.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation planning.
• Support integration of new technologies and process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean and Six Sigma.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health and safety standards.
• Monitor project costs and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality and supply chain teams.

Skills

Project management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Philip Morris International (PMI) seeks an experienced Project Engineer to lead engineering projects that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and operational performance in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment. You will manage end-to-end projects, implement new technologies and contribute to PMI's future of manufacturing.

The role requires a Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Industrial engineering background with 5–8 years of FMCG experience and strong project execution capabilities.