Project Engineer

Project Engineer – Minto Ice Cream Manufacturing Site

Life tastes better with ice cream. With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands such as Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, Magnum Ice Cream is the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world.

We are the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, with the scale and ambition to make a real difference. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We move fast, keep things simple, trust people to take ownership and work as one team to win together with integrity.

We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

Role Overview

The Project Engineer is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of multiple capital, infrastructure, process, packaging, utilities and safety projects across the Minto Ice Cream manufacturing site. The role leads the full project lifecycle from concept development and business case preparation through engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handover. The Project Engineer partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Manufacturing Excellence, Safety, Procurement, Finance, R&D and external contractors to ensure projects are executed safely, delivered on time and within budget, and achieve the intended operational, financial, safety, quality and sustainability outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple engineering CapEx across manufacturing process, packaging, utilities, safety and infrastructure projects simultaneously.
• Develop business cases, project scopes, budgets, schedules and execution plans.
• Manage the Minto Capital Plan and align investment priorities with business objectives.
• Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget and to agreed performance outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with SHE, GMP, food safety, hygiene, engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead risk management, contractor management and project governance processes.
• Manage project expenditure, forecasts, cost savings and value delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate effectively across Operations, Maintenance, SUIT, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance and Engineering teams.
• Drive standardisation, continuous improvement, EEM Pillar (early equipment management) and Ice Cream Manufacturing System (ICMS) practices.
• Analyse manufacturing, asset and supply chain data to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Improve plant reliability, asset performance, capacity, efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Support sustainability initiatives, including energy, waste, water and carbon reduction in project design.
• Lead supplier, contractor and stakeholder engagement, including technical negotiations.
• Oversee FATs, SAT, commissioning, validation and successful handover of new assets and systems.
• Promote asset care plans, lifecycle management and engineering best practices across the site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in capital project management and manufacturing operations in FMCG or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, compliance and operational excellence.
• Proven skills in project delivery and capital project management, including leading projects from concept design and business case development to commissioning and operational integration.
• Experience in manufacturing, utilities, automation and asset management, with ability to optimise production performance, reliability and engineering systems.
• Financial management and business case development – budgeting, cost control, capital planning, forecasting, cost optimisation and investment evaluation.
• Stakeholder engagement and influencing – ability to build effective relationships with senior leaders, operational teams, suppliers, contractors and external partners.
• Continuous improvement and operational excellence – applying Lean Manufacturing, TPM, IMS and data‑driven methodologies to improve efficiency, productivity, quality and business performance.
• Risk management, safety and compliance – ensuring adherence to GMP, food safety, quality, engineering and regulatory requirements while maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Leadership and cross‑functional team management – coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing competing priorities and achieving project and operational objectives.
• Analytical problem‑solving and decision‑making – leveraging operational data and business insights to identify opportunities, resolve complex challenges and drive sustainable improvements.
• Strategic planning and performance improvement – focus on long‑term asset value, sustainability, operational effectiveness and organisational growth.
• Communication, presentation and negotiation skills – effectively conveying technical and commercial information to diverse audiences and securing stakeholder alignment on key initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Mechatronics, Process, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation or a related discipline.
• Project Management certification and Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) are advantageous.

Benefits

• Real accountability and visible impact across functions and markets.
• Opportunity to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done.
• Continuous learning and development as the business grows.
• Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples.

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