Engineering Project Manager, Global

About the role

Newly Weds Foods is seeking a Global Engineering Project Manager to lead complex manufacturing and automation initiatives across multiple international locations.

Responsibilities

• Major involvement with the development, management and execution of the International Capital budget across multiple facilities in UK, Europe, India, China, Thailand, Philippines, Australia and New Zealand.
• Manages full life cycle capital projects from concept to feasibility to installation, start-up and final handover.
• Develops scope of work, preliminary budgets, detailed cost estimates, equipment specifications, drawings, bid documents, bid tabulations from vendor proposals and schedules for NWF management approval.
• Oversees the project design and development to ensure that the project delivers all project objectives on time, and within the approved capital budget as effectively and efficiently as possible.
• Works with equipment vendors to obtain and evaluate competitive proposals for equipment required on projects.
• Prepares purchase requisitions and approves project-related invoices for payment.
• Schedules equipment deliveries, services, or trades.
• Supports engineering capability development across regional teams.
• Identifies opportunities for standardization and equipment harmonization.
• Drives engineering best practices across the global manufacturing network.
• Supports sustainability initiatives and energy optimization strategies.
• Evaluates equipment capabilities, designs production line layouts, and integrates automation or robotics into existing infrastructure.
• Ensures compliance with applicable local, regional, and international laws, regulations, and food safety standards, including FDA, OSHA, EPA, BRCGS, CE Machinery Regulations (where applicable), and other statutory requirements.
• Works cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, R&D, IT, Quality, Sanitation, Health & Safety, Legal, and other departments as required.
• Oversees contractors, building construction, and field installation of processing and packaging systems - including ensuring equipment and workmanship meet or exceed project requirements, preparing reports on fieldwork, initiating any required change orders, through to start-up, and commissioning.
• Complete Factory Acceptance Tests or Pre-Delivery Inspections at supplier’s site as required.
• Oversee and coordinate equipment start-up, commissioning, and training.
• Oversee development of supporting set-up, run, and change-over documentation for equipment, including Process Specifications, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions.
• May use appropriate input from the machine operators, supervisors, and other technical personnel.
• Leads the planning, implementation, and integration of reliable and secure Operational Technology [OT] infrastructure in collaboration with IT, automation teams, network vendors, system integrators, and cybersecurity teams.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and technological advancements to identify opportunities for competitive advantage and system improvements.
• Research new methodologies, tools, and market trends to ensure engineering designs and operations meet evolving industry standards.
• Protects company assets, confidential information, and intellectual property.
• Performs other duties or special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical)
• 12+ years of progressive project engineering and capital project management experience within the food manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software, Project Management software, and Microsoft 365.
• Strong technical acumen in the areas of Factory Floor Automation, Engineering Design Review, Process and Packaging Systems, Safety/Compliance & Risk Mitigation.
• Financial proficiency in cost forecasting, negotiating, scope definition, and monitoring project budgets.
• Fundamental understanding of Operational Technology [OT] environments, including industrial network infrastructure, Industrial Control Systems [ICS], SCADA, PLCs, Manufacturing Execution systems [MES], Industrial IoT, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influence skills, with the ability to communicate succinctly and effectively with executive leadership.
• Experience in Food Manufacturing, preferably with Experience in Industrial Baking, Dry Blending, and/or QSR sauces, dressings and condiments.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to lead projects effectively across multiple countries, cultures, business functions, and regulatory environments.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts (AIA, DBIA, FIDIC, etc.).

Skills

• Project Management
• Engineering Design Review
• Process and Packaging Systems
• Operational Technology [OT]
• Food Manufacturing
• Industrial Baking
• Industrial Automation
• Compliance and Risk Mitigation
• Stakeholder Management

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Leave of Absence
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Recognition
• Training
• Events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Programs
• Family Support Programs
• 401k
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Disability