Project Engineer (Food & Beverage Manufacturing)

Project Engineer (Food & Beverage Manufacturing)

Location: Chonburi/Rayong

We are looking for a hands-on Project Engineer to drive capital projects and product-related initiatives within a dynamic food & beverage manufacturing environment. This role will play a key part in delivering brownfield project, site CAPEX projects, and supporting new product development (NPD) from concept through to full-scale production.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while meeting operational and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution (Brownfield & CAPEX)

• 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

New Product Development (NPD) Support

• Support NPD initiatives by ensuring manufacturing readiness for new products
• Work closely with R&D, production, and quality teams to scale up new products from trial to commercial production
• Ensure equipment capability and process alignment for new product launches

Planning & Cost Control

• Develop project timelines, budgets, and resource plans
• Monitor project progress, costs, and risks, ensuring alignment with approved CAPEX and timelines
• Provide regular updates and reporting to stakeholders

Technical & Operational Support

• Ensure all engineering solutions comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards (GMP, HACCP)
• Support troubleshooting and optimization during project implementation
• Contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency enhancement initiatives

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure project success
• Act as the key liaison between internal stakeholders and external contractors/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
• Familiar with manufacturing processes and equipment in food & beverage industry
• Good problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
• Good command of Thai and English

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.