Position Snapshot

Location: Broadford, Victoria
Duration: Full time, permanent 
3+ years’ experience in a similar role

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

An opportunity currently exists for a Project Engineer to join the Engineering team in our Broadford Factory. The Project Engineer will manage allocated feasibility study, concept, design, procurement, execution, reporting and monitoring elements of the project in Factory ensuring compliance of the technical, safety, quality, business and financial aspects of the engineering area including purchasing.

A day in the life…

Reporting to the Engineering Manager and working on capital investment solutions, some of the key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Perform preliminary analysis and design for projects including building, utilities, services, equipment, and layout; investigate, evaluate and report on alternative methods; develop justifications.
• Manage projects implementation including fabrication, construction, installation, commissioning, qualification verification, handover and contractor management.
• Ensure updating/creating of site technical drawings and documentation.
• Ensure Process & Equipment safety for people, products and environment.
• Ensure that the Change Management is followed to appropriately manage modifications in the manufacturing facility.
• Ensure the application of the Nestlé and International Standards.
• Select, qualify and coordinate contractors’ activities.
• Analyse existing manufacturing processes, thorough root cause investigation, as well as development and implementation of machinery improvements.
• Provide a high level of service to the plant through leadership of TPM methodology, advanced problem solving and implementation of machinery reliability improvements. 
• Work closely with the Maintenance and Operating teams to develop and implement sustainable solutions to equipment reliability problems.
• Lead technical competence building methodology amongst the Engineering, Maintenance and Production teams.

What will make you successful

• Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong team player with a drive to deliver quality outcomes.
• Tertiary study in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years Mechanical Engineering experience, preferably in FMCG industry.
• Experience with engineering software and manual drawing and skills. ie AutoCAD and MSP
• Experience in Personnel Supervision of technical teams, contractors or other 3rd parties.
• Self-management following defined KPIs/Objectives and proactively tracking them.
• Exposure to TPM, Preventive Maintenance planning and/or maintenance execution.
• Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and a proven capacity to influence and negotiate to drive high standards of performance and quality.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights  

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline at our discretion, so we encourage early applications.

Benefits

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Purchase Leave Scheme
• Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
• Novated Leasing 

Our Story

• Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.
• Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.
• For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-

Apply today!