Sr Project Engineer

This is an active recruitment for a newly created role supporting the Brantford and Chatham, Ontario facilities.

Under the direction of the Engineering Director, the Senior Project Engineer will play a key role in the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects (Cap Ex) within a dynamic multinational food manufacturing environment. As part of a multidisciplinary Engineering team supporting all Manufacturing Operations sites within Barry Callebaut's North American Cocoa Business Unit, this role is responsible for managing projects from concept and feasibility through detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.

The Senior Project Engineer will translate business requirements into practical engineering solutions, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The successful candidate will foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence while driving the successful completion of strategic business initiatives.

This position is based in Brantford, Ontario, with regular support provided to the Chatham, Ontario facility. Travel between sites is required based on project demands.

As part of the Regional Engineering organization, this role will work closely with Corporate Engineering teams and will maintain regular communication and collaboration across multiple business functions. Key stakeholders include Plant Leadership, Quality Assurance, HSE, Human Resources, Maintenance, R&D, Supply Chain, Production, Procurement, and Operations teams.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and project management expertise, with the ability to establish engineering standards, manage project costs and timelines, develop effective communication strategies, and build cross-functional alignment among diverse stakeholder groups. This role will oversee both internal and external project teams and manage a portfolio of projects ranging from facility improvements and equipment upgrades to large-scale brownfield and greenfield capital expansions.

This is a highly visible role with significant business impact and offers excellent opportunities for growth within Barry Callebaut, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products.

• Lead and oversee the work of internal and external engineering resources, consultants, contractors, and engineering firms, providing both technical and administrative leadership.
• Manage capital projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, including concept development, feasibility studies, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop, enhance, and implement engineering standards, frameworks, procedures, and departmental work instructions.
• Serve as Project Manager for capital projects, establishing priorities, managing scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and project deliverables.
• Monitor project performance and ensure the achievement of project objectives while maintaining compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including project charters, capital requests, technical reports, design drawings, specifications, project schedules, and progress reports.
• Conduct technical reviews and ensure compliance with engineering, operational, quality, food safety, and safety standards.
• Lead stakeholder engagement activities, ensuring alignment and obtaining approvals throughout project execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish project priorities and secure required resources to meet budget and timeline commitments.
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