Project Engineer

About Thomas Foods International

Family owned since 1988, Thomas Foods International (TFI) is one of Australia's largest food businesses. With teams across Australia, the US, Canada, China, Japan and Europe, the Thomas Foods brands and business partnerships grow, supply, and distribute premium meat and seafood all over the world. TFI is an organisation that truly embodies its values-driven philosophy and positive working culture. Now is the perfect time to join this innovative, growing global business.

Our mission is to feed families globally, through premium quality products, exceptional service and sustainable practices

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Engineer to join a busy team in our Rose Park office. With a focus on Brownfield projects across our 5 process plants, we design and manage all our projects inhouse. With multiple role projects live at any one time, you’ll get involved in R&D, modernisation, site expansion, process optimisation and end of life projects, and much more.

The position requires strong attention to detail, problem solving, time management skills, effective communication with stakeholders, and the ability to manage and coordinate with geographically diverse sites with multiple projects.

About The Role

· Geographically diverse process plants in SA, Vic and NSW

· Multiple projects live at any one time

· In house design using AutoCAD

· GMP and HACCP environment

· All aspects of the projects inhouse, so you can develop your skills

· Stakeholder engagement and reporting

What We Are Looking For

· Formal degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Mechatronic Engineering

· Brownfield Project Engineering experience

· Familiarity with a number of project management methodologies and tools

· Capability to co-ordinate multiple projects at a time

· Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably Food or Pharmaceutical

· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

· Able to travel to various sites as required

Whilst we have enjoyed a high volume of applications and appreciate your interest in Thomas Foods International and this position. Please note that this role is NOT suitable for graduates or people with IT or non Project Engineering experiences. We would like your CV or cover letter to demonstrate a significant level of experience with Project Engineering, in a manufacturing environment. You MUST also have full work rights in Australia.

If this sound like the right opportunity for you, we would love for you to apply for the position. DO NOT APPLY via this email, but if you have questions, please contact Craig Hartley at [email protected]

The successful person will need to complete a preemployment Medical Examination - including Q fever vaccination, fitness, drug and alcohol testing.

Please do not apply if you need sponsorship. You must have relevant work rights to be able to work in Australia.