Project Engineer

Position Title: Project Engineer

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Ballarat

Requisition ID: 38078

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? We are seeking a collaborative and innovative Site Project Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our site through strategic capital improvement projects. In this influential position, you will partner with plant leadership to deliver projects that drive operational excellence, utilizing your expertise to develop robust project scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments. As a key member of our engineering team, you will have the opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring every project is completed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy tackling complex challenges, and are passionate about making a lasting impact, we invite you to apply and shape the future with us.

What you'll be doing.

• Lead and manage plant engineering projects, including equipment installations, process improvements, and facility expansions, ensuring timely and effective project delivery.
• Develop and implement the site's 5-year capital plan with a focus on safety, obsolescence management, asset life extension, and driving technological innovation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to clearly define project requirements, scope, deliverables, and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create, monitor, and report on project plans, schedules, budgets, and progress, including conducting feasibility studies, risk assessments, and identifying solutions to overcome challenges.
• Supervise and technically support project teams to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and safety regulations; resolve project issues and bottlenecks promptly.
• Prepare detailed project documentation and reports; review and validate technical drawings and manuals; travel as needed to support project delivery and foster a culture of high service, proactive problem-solving, and respect.

What you'll need to be successful.

• Minimum 3-5+ years' project management and people leadership experience in FMCG with proven contractor, high-risk work, budget management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related field).
• Strong initiative, prioritization, negotiation, and influencing capabilities.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing (TPM, Six Sigma, MDI) and knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, advanced Excel, and Office 365; high computer literacy and analytical ability.
• Knowledge of energy and carbon reduction technologies; effective report writing and presentation skills.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) talent triangle skills to implement Project Management standards.
• PMP certification desirable.

About the team.

You'll be joining a high-performing and collaborative team that prides itself on delivering results while maintaining a supportive and enjoyable work environment. We work hard, tackle challenges together, and make sure to have fun along the way.

About McCain.

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McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Job Family: Engineering & Technical

Division: ANZ

Department: Ballarat Site Engineering

Location(s): AU - Australia : Victoria : Ballarat

Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.