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.