This role drives end-to-end delivery of Barry Callebaut Cocoa Business Units capital projects across USA manufacturing sites.

Lead and manage the full lifecycle of CapEx projects, from feasibility and business case development through implementation and project closeout.
Oversee internal and external engineering resources including contractors, consultants, and vendors to support safe and high-quality execution.
Develop, improve, and standardize engineering frameworks, technical standards, and departmental work instructions.
Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement activities, and contractor performance to meet delivery targets.
Partner with Plant Managers and cross-functional teams including Quality, HSE, HR, Maintenance, R&D, Supply Chain, and Production to align priorities and execution plans.
Create and maintain robust communication plans to drive stakeholder engagement and support successful outcomes.
Conduct engineering design reviews and ensure compliance with technical, quality, food safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Identify risks across projects, define 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.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (required).
Master’s degree (MS or MBA) is an advantage.
6+ years of progressive engineering and project management experience in manufacturing environments, preferably food and beverage.
Proven track record leading medium to large scale CapEx projects and multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong engineering knowledge across multiple disciplines with experience managing engineering, procurement, and construction.
Proficiency in MS Project or Primavera; engineering tools including AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
ERP experience is an advantage.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, food safety, environmental, and operational requirements in manufacturing.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
Full professional proficiency in business and technical English required; international project exposure is an advantage.
Ability to travel approximately 10% to 30% between Eddystone, PA and Pennsauken, NJ and work comfortably in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Competitive Salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility.
Culture where diversity is embraced and inclusivity is second nature (#OneBC).
Opportunity to grow personally and professionally with an organization focused on development and internal career growth.
Contribute to Forever Chocolate: making sustainability the norm with priorities centered on prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients.

Based in Eddystone, PA, with eventual support of a second factory in Pennsauken, NJ.
Travel between plants should be considered when required.
Reports within the Engineering organization, with information and data exchange with Corporate teams as a core part of the role.
Main stakeholders include site departments, mainly Plant Managers, plus Quality Assurance, HSE, HR, Maintenance, R&D, Supply Chain, and Production.
Leads internal and outsourced teams across a range of capital project sizes, from minor layout improvement projects to complex new lines for brownfield or greenfield initiatives.

Location: Eddystone, PA, US (PA 19022) | Onsite

Project Execution Engineer

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