Project Engineer

Company DescriptionWe, at JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE – Peet’s) are inspired by believes that anything can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. Fuelled by our purpose to create a better future, we are taking the world of coffee and tea by storm. Making it our mission to keep improving ourselves and the world around us. Our roots are deeply embedded in the coffee and tea industry, dating back as far as 1753. Worldwide we are touching the lives of millions of people – from earth to bean and from bean to cup. Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries around the world through iconic household names including: Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L’OR, Douwe Egberts, TiÓra, Super, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia.The JDE APAC region combines a diverse brand portfolio, promoting our global brands to the Asian markets whilst also owning a wide range of beloved heritage brand cherished by our Asian customers. Brands such as Old Town, Super, L’OR by Essenso, Maxwell House, Owl and Ye Ye have become household names, deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric of the Asian market. JDE APAC operates across the region in 7 key markets consisting of Australia, Greater China, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, and an international export market. Manufacturing and packing operations are managed from six manufacturing locations namely in Malaysia (Johor Bahru & Ipoh), Thailand, China, Australia, and New Zealand.Together, we are on a journey to secure a future for coffee and tea. With sustainability constantly evolving we take a dynamic approach to make a real impact across our value chain, focusing on responsible sourcing, minimizing our footprint and connecting people from all walks of life. Job DescriptionThe Project Engineer supports the delivery of the key plant results (Compelling Business Need - CBN), such as zero safety accidents, zero quality losses, cost savings, efficiency improvement, 100% Customer Service Level and 100% engagement using the Manufacturing Operating System - MOS program as an enabler.The Project Engineer does this through agile and flawless project management and execution of varied projects across the manufacturing operation with local and global stakeholders, through any of the phases from concept to commissioning ensuring a Vertical Start Up.Accountable for project delivery, quality, safety and cost either as a lead engineer or as support engineer for Engineering team within Plant.High personal development of some Leadership Capabilities.Safety Health Environment:Drives Safety Health and Environment culture through role modelling behaviors.Responsible for Safety Health and Environment requirements and legislation implementation and ensures compliance to legal and corporate standards & policies in own projects and installations as an example LOTOTO - Lock Out Tag Out Test Out, permit to work, hazard work permits, behavioral observation safety, auditing and process isolations.Responsible to ensure that ergonomics and SHE - Safety, Health & Environment risks are mitigated or eliminated in own projectsImmediately corrects any substandard condition or unsafe behavior. Encourages feedback routine between peers through using applicable tools such as Behaviors Observation Safety-BOS. Checks that this done to the required standard.Quality:Drives Quality culture through role modelling behaviours.Responsible for Quality requirements and legislation implementation and ensure compliance to legal and corporate standards & policies in own projectsEnsures project designs and execution includes Good Manufacturing Processes including Sanitary Design rules and new Manufacturing Operating System - MOS StandardsDelivery & Cost:Project Planning:Responsible for pre-engineering scoping, costing and capital expenditure request document preparation using· the appropriate standards, processes and procedures aligned with IM - Initiative Management pillarSupport project approval in time as needed by business purpose of the project. Lead functional co-ordination and technical expertise for evaluation of offers and submitting proposals for the most appropriate technical solutions, while ensuring they are cost-effective and fit for purposeHelps draw up user requirements and knows the engineering process making it appropriate for six sigma.Organizes the go/no go gatesCommunication:Giving regular stakeholder updates on project progress.Engaging and communicating with all relevant associates through the whole lifecycle of the project to ensure that the project deliverables meets all practical requirements (maintenance, operation, training, etc)Project Management & Execution:Provide potential supplier identification as well as correct bidding process and evaluation in line with company policies and supplier management strategies. Ensure and lead co-operation with Procurement department in preparation of contracts, providing technical requirements and details in order to support contract negotiation and signaturePreparing and issuing relevant documentation such as drawings, cable schedules, commissioning documents, equipment schedules, FAT - Factory Acceptance Test, SAT - Systems Acceptance Test, S&H - Safety and Health checklists, risk assessments.Working with the software engineers to develop a URS - User Request Specification for the process installation and review FDS - Functional Development Specification.Management of orders through the use of SAP, from raising PO's - Purchase Orders, issuing to suppliers, receipting and checking invoice discrepancies.Managing cost versus budget using the appropriate standards to report actual, commitment and remaining budget spend on a monthly basis.Work with the project team and Project Start Up Lead to deliver Vertical Start Up- VSU as per Commissioning, Qualification, Validation - CQV planApplies and improves Engineering standardsAccountable for delivery of Project Engineers assigned to the projectProject Close-Out:Support the Start Up Leader with the installation and commissioning of the installation and suppliersEnsure relevant handover documentation is in place such as OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturers manuals, training documents and risk assessments.Support the Start Up Leader with creation of training with SME - Subject Matter Experts, Training Coordinators and the Organizational pillarResponsible to verify delivery of key project KPI'sContinuous Improvement:Participate in screening and evaluation of all identified improvement opportunities and ideas. Creatively group those ideas into technically feasible concepts. Share and communicate potential concepts to identify potential projects.QualificationsUniversity Degree (Bachelor) or higher in Engineering or another related field.Languages: Local - Fluent; English - IntermediateAdditional InformationProven experience of delivering significant capex investment projects.Strong engineering (multi skilled or mechanical bias) background ideally within a process manufacturing environment.Experience of hands-on commissioning.Strong project and stakeholder managements skills with experience of navigating complex projects.Experience of managing tender processes and delivering against financial budgets.Experience and or understanding of project management techniques.Contractor safety management and control._