Project Engineer

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature. Purpose Lead the execution of diverse projects on site, from initial justification and technical design through to successful implementation and commissioning. Projects are of a capital or engineering investment nature and vary in size and complexity, including site master plans, renovations, engineering studies, new construction, and utilities. Also, supports the integration of MES, CMS, and SAP systems within project activities, including ensuring accurate governance and setup of raw material data within CMS. Salary Range Based on Experience $86,000 - $120,000. Main Responsibilities Strategy Design and Execution Contribute to the development of the Regional Project Engineering plan by advising management on project feasibility. Prepare business cases and project designs, and coordinate execution upon approval by sponsors and steering committees. Project Management Manage capital projects and engineering studies. Develop project scopes, cost estimations, credit applications, and technical specifications. Ensure compliance with design and construction standards, and all applicable regulations and EHS requirements. Monitor project execution parameters, including timelines, cost estimates, and deliverables, and implement corrective actions. Co-lead tender processes with suppliers and contractors. Implement and apply appropriate project monitoring tools. Support project teams during execution, including resource and contingency planning. Conduct hazard studies, risk assessments, and process optimizations. Manage contractors on site for assigned projects. Report on project status and maintain budget control for approved projects. Produce all required design documentation and support projects within approved budgets. Support integration activities across MES, CMS, and SAP platforms within the project scope. Ensure accurate creation, validation, and governance of raw material data within CMS with operational and system requirements. People Management Contribute to annual HR processes by providing feedback to line managers regarding the performance of project team members. Collaborate with line managers and HR Partners to strengthen project management capabilities within the Engineering function. Support the development and promotion of talent within and beyond the Engineering function. Academic Background Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related discipline. Plant Engineering or Maintenance certification. Professional Experience 2+ years of experience in factory engineering or maintenance, including management of multi-process engineering projects involving diverse disciplines. 1 year of people management experience. Technical Skills Good command of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., TPM, KPIs, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, project controls). Knowledge of EHS standards and regulatory requirements. Sound understanding of financial concepts (OPEX, CAPEX) and systems such as SAP. Benefits Benefits include medical, dental, vision and a high matching 401k plan. Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity. At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together. #J-18808-Ljbffr Givaudan