Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor project progress and ensure milestones are achieved.
• Manage project risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and completion records.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within approved budgets.

Engineering & Technical Support

• Design and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, efficiency, and product quality.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning, and qualification of new production equipment and utility systems.
• Review engineering drawings, layouts, piping & instrumentation diagram, and technical specifications.
• Conduct feasibility studies and recommend engineering solutions.
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Support equipment reliability improvement initiatives.
• Participate in root cause analysis for equipment failures.
• Recommend modifications to improve machine performance and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance team during equipment shutdowns and installations.

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure engineering projects comply with:

• Singapore Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations.

  Food safety standards including GMP, HACCP, and FSSC 22000 (where applicable).

  Environmental regulations and company sustainability initiatives.

• Ensure hygienic equipment design and installation suitable for food manufacturing environments.
• Support internal and external audits.

Contractor& Vendor Management

• Source and evaluate contractors, suppliers, and engineering service providers.
• Prepare technical specifications and review quotations.
• Supervise contractors to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and project requirements.
• Verify completed work before acceptance.

Documentation

• Maintain engineering drawings and equipment documentation.
• Prepare SOPs, work instructions, risk assessments, and commissioning reports.
• Ensure accurate project filing and document control.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend energy-saving and sustainability projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of project engineering experience, preferably in the food, flavour, beverage, pharmaceutical, or FMCG manufacturing industry.
• Experience managing CAPEX projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of food processing equipment and hygienic plant design is an advantage.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong project management and planning skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and utility systems (steam, chilled water, compressed air, HVAC, process water).
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000, and food manufacturing regulations.
• Understanding of Singapore WSH legislation and risk management practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, piping & instrumentation diagram, and technical specifications.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar engineering software is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and project management software.