Engineer, Project Execution

Barry Callebaut•Dunmore, PA

About The Position

The Senior Project Execution Engineer leads delivery of medium-to-large CAPEX projects supporting Barry Callebaut’s Specialties & Chocolate manufacturing operations. Based in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, the role manages projects from concept and feasibility through engineering, construction, commissioning, and handover, with accountability for safe, cost-effective, and timely execution. The position contributes to the Dunmore Masterplan and strategic growth initiatives, partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Procurement, and Global Engineering to deliver engineering solutions that support operational excellence. Projects range from $200,000 to more than $10 million. The role provides technical oversight of engineering firms, vendors, and contractors, and supports equipment installation, piping, electrical and automation integration, and civil works. It applies Barry Callebaut’s Front-End Loading methodology and Initiative Management frameworks, while ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, food safety, and hygienic design standards. The primary focus is the Dunmore plant, with occasional travel for technical support or Factory Acceptance Tests at vendor shops and other North American Sweets & Specialty facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
At least 5 years of progressive project engineering experience in CPG, food/beverage processing, or specialty chemical industries.
Experience managing multidisciplinary industrial projects, equipment installations, process piping, automation, and utility tie-ins.
Full business and technical fluency in English.
Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, SAP CAPEX/PM modules, and standard engineering design tools.
Understanding of TPM Early Management and Vertical Start-Up principles.
Technical foundation in mechanical process lines, hygienic liquid/mass handling, utilities such as steam, chilled water, and compressed air, and industrial automation including PLC/SCADA.
Demonstrated experience applying stage-gate project governance, contractor management, and risk mitigation strategies.
Knowledge of US industrial safety standards, including OSHA, and food manufacturing regulatory frameworks, including FDA, USDA, and GMP.
Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities in a fast-paced plant expansion environment, resolve cross-functional bottlenecks, and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to plant operations, contractors, and regional engineering management.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PMP® certification.
Spanish proficiency.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned CAPEX projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring safe, timely, on-budget delivery and achievement of performance KPIs.
Direct external engineering firms (EPC/EPCM), equipment vendors, and construction contractors; provide technical oversight during installation, piping, electrical and automation integration, and civil works.
Apply Front-End Loading methodology and Initiative Management frameworks to develop scope definitions, cost estimates, risk registers, and execution schedules.
Promote a zero-accident culture across job sites and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, local building codes, and company Process/People Safety standards.
Track package budgets, review contractor pay applications, manage change orders, and control scope using SAP and MS Project.
Ensure processing and packaging equipment layouts comply with local FDA/USDA regulations and company hygienic design and food safety benchmarks.
Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and Quality to support operational integration, minimize plant downtime during tie-ins, and achieve successful Vertical Start-Up.
Collaborate with Technical Sourcing to prepare RFQ packages, evaluate technical bids, conduct Factory Acceptance Tests, and manage vendor performance.
Provide occasional technical support or travel for Factory Acceptance Tests at vendor shops and secondary North American Sweets & Specialty facilities.