Project Engineer (Food & Beverage Manufacturing)

About the Role

Project Engineer (Food & Beverage Manufacturing). Location: Chonburi/Rayong. Hands-on role to drive capital projects and product-related initiatives within a food & beverage manufacturing environment, delivering brownfield projects, site CAPEX projects, and supporting new product development (NPD) from concept through to full-scale production. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while meeting operational and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute brownfield projects, including plant upgrades, line modifications, and capacity improvements.
• Manage site CAPEX projects from planning, budgeting, and design through to installation and commissioning.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Support NPD initiatives by ensuring manufacturing readiness and scaling up new products from trial to commercial production.
• Ensure equipment capability and process alignment for new product launches.
• Develop project timelines, budgets, and resource plans; monitor project progress, costs, and risks; provide regular updates and reporting to stakeholders.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards (GMP, HACCP).
• Support troubleshooting and optimization during project implementation and contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams and act as the key liaison with external contractors and suppliers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
• 5-8 years of experience in project engineering within food & beverage or FMCG manufacturing.
• Proven experience in brownfield projects and site CAPEX project execution.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and equipment in the food & beverage industry.
• Good problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Good command of Thai and English.