Project and Process Engineer

Job Description

• Conduct CAPEX reviews, project evaluations, cost-benefit analyses, and AACE-compliant project documentation and monitoring.

• Manage engineering projects from concept development, design, procurement, installation, qualification, and commissioning through project closeout.

• Coordinate and supervise contractors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure project objectives, timelines, and quality standards are achieved.

• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and equipment commissioning activities.

• Evaluate, optimize, and continuously improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

• Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives and process improvement opportunities.

• Lead engineering change management activities, including process validation and equipment qualification.

• Conduct ergonomics assessments and implement workplace improvements to enhance employee safety and productivity.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and progress reports.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout project execution.

• Analyze production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement.

• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation for process and equipment-related issues.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and R&D, to achieve project and operational goals.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.

• At least two (2) to three (3) years of experience in Project Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related role, preferably in the food manufacturing or FMCG industry.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong knowledge of automation systems, industrial controls, and manufacturing technologies.

• Familiarity with food safety and quality management systems, including GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000, and other relevant standards.

• Experience in process improvement and problem-solving methodologies, including:

  • Process Capability Analysis

  • Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

  • Data Collection and Sampling Techniques

  • Pareto Analysis

  • Cause-and-Effect (Fishbone) Diagram

  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

  • Poka-Yoke

  • 5S

  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)

  • Root Cause Analysis

  • Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Tools

• Experience in project management methodologies and tools, including:

  • Gantt Charts

  • Critical Path Method (CPM)

  • User Requirement Specifications (URS)

  • Installation Qualification (IQ)

  • Operational Qualification (OQ)

  • Performance Qualification (PQ)

  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation

  • Project Budgeting and Cost Control

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Licensed Engineer is an advantage but not required.