Project Execution Engineer

Barry Callebaut•Eddystone, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Execution Engineer will oversee and execute capital projects across Barry Callebaut’s Cocoa Business Unit manufacturing sites in the USA. Reporting under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the role covers the full project lifecycle, from concept development and feasibility studies through engineering design, procurement, implementation, and project closeout. The position translates business needs into actionable project plans and delivers projects in accordance with industry standards and company policies, while managing timing, costs, communication, and stakeholder alignment. Based in Eddystone, Pennsylvania, the role will also support a second factory in Pennsauken, New Jersey, with travel between the plants as required. It sits within the Engineering organization and involves information and data exchange with corporate teams. Key stakeholders include Plant Managers and teams across Quality Assurance, HSE, HR, Maintenance, R&D, Supply Chain, and Production. The engineer will lead internal and outsourced teams on projects ranging from minor layout improvements to complex new brownfield or greenfield production lines. The role calls for strong technical and managerial skills, a focus on high engineering standards for the food industry, and clear, robust communication that builds collaboration and stakeholder buy-in.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
At least 6 years of progressive engineering and project management experience in manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated success leading medium- to large-scale CapEx projects and multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong engineering knowledge across multiple disciplines and experience managing engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project or Primavera and engineering software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, food safety, environmental, and operational requirements in manufacturing environments.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
Full professional proficiency in business and technical English.
Ability to travel approximately 10% to 30% between Eddystone, Pennsylvania, and Pennsauken, New Jersey.
Ability to work comfortably in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MS or MBA).
Experience in food and beverage manufacturing.
ERP experience.
International project exposure.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full lifecycle of capital expenditure projects, from feasibility studies and business case development through implementation and project closeout.
Oversee internal and external engineering resources, contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure safe, high-quality project execution.
Develop, improve, and standardize engineering frameworks, technical standards, and departmental work instructions.
Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement activities, and contractor performance to achieve delivery targets.
Partner with Plant Managers and cross-functional teams, including Quality, HSE, HR, Maintenance, R&D, Supply Chain, and Production, to align project priorities and execution plans.
Establish and maintain communication plans that support stakeholder engagement and project success.
Conduct engineering design reviews and ensure compliance with technical, quality, food safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement contingency plans to minimize business impact.
Support long-term capital planning, including development of the two-year CapEx portfolio and budget forecasts.
Represent Project Engineering in operational and strategic discussions, steering committees, and key business decisions.
Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture across project teams and stakeholders.