Project Engineer

The Arnott’s Group portfolio of brands continues the 160-year legacy of the Arnott family, providing quality, great-tasting food to create delicious moments for consumers across the world.

At The Arnott’s Group, you’ll join a diverse, values-driven team passionate about delivering quality products like Tim Tams, Shapes, V8 juice and more—plus enjoy them too!

We are proud of our legacy, but we aren't stopping here! Collaborators, innovators, and agile thinkers with a curious mind thrive here. Be part of a future which is full of delicious moments created locally, by you!

About the Role:

This role is responsible for development and execution of capital and strategic projects and the ongoing enhancement of the capital process. As an advanced level project engineering role that draws upon the experience gained as a project engineer to identify and assess site and network opportunities to improve manufacturing and supply chain processes. 

You will partner with operations stakeholders to identify and evaluate opportunities for operational improvement, feasibility assessment, and develop a compelling business case.

What your days look like:

• Coordinate equipment suppliers, factory access and contractors to develop budgets, timelines and specifications to support the capex justification in accordance with relevant site and industry safety, food safety and quality standards
• Develop capex documentation for capex approval and rigorously manage the execution of multiple concurrent projects to achieve identified deliverables on time and within budget including coordination of project teams
• Regular capital spend forecasting and Capital project close activities
• Apply your awareness of new technology and how it could be used in an FMCG/ food manufacturing environment
• Use a systematic approach to project management

The Ingredients for Success:

Just like you can’t make a Tim Tam without chocolate, there are a few essential ingredients we need for this role;

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Mechatronic) or related technical discipline
• Significant experience managing cross functional project teams within a manufacturing company including external engineering contractors, preferably FMCG
• Technical expertise to a level to be considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a specific engineering discipline (Mechanical / Mechatronic)
• Demonstrated capital coordination and finance skills
• Technical documentation skills
• Proven ability to coordinate technical issues and design work with other functions, sites or suppliers.
• Must have the ability to manage conflicting deadlines, changing priorities and multiple tasks
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Experience using AutoCAD is preferred.

Perks:

• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for all new parents.
• Free onsite parking and hot food canteen
• Discounted Products
• Discounted Health Insurance
• NAWO membership

Our Culture:

We stand for high performance with integrity and find moments of pride and celebrate the wins gained from our collective effort. These are part of our culture and the cornerstones of The Arnott's way. When you join our team, you can expect to experience a real sense of belonging, be empowered with accountability, be recognised for your contribution, collaborate with great people.

To Apply:

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please follow the link, and apply. 

We value diversity in our workforce. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please inform our team so that we can work together to support your needs throughout the recruitment process.

*We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies