About the Role:

The Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating and supporting the conceptualization, design, implementation, and commissioning of capital engineering projects at the Toluca Plant. This role leads process improvements, equipment installations, and manufacturing optimization initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity, operational efficiency, and cost performance. The position works closely with cross-functional teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality, food safety, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end engineering execution for a major manufacturing project, ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, quality, safety, and operational readiness targets.

• Manage and develop internal and external engineering teams, fostering a high‑performance, safety‑driven culture.

• Build and lead project engineering governance, including scope definition, estimating, scheduling, and stage‑gate documentation.

• Ensure full compliance with safety, food safety,



environmental, and permitting requirements.

• Partner cross‑functionally with Quality, SHE, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and integral engineering teams.

• Engage with external stakeholders such as permitting authorities, utilities, and governmental bodies.

• Provide regular progress updates to senior leadership and ensure strong stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation & Control Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience managing and implementing engineering capital projects within manufacturing environments.

• Experience in food processing, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries is highly preferred.

• Advanced English and fluent Spanish.

• Knowledge of sanitary design principles, GMPs, and food industry regulatory requ

📌 Project Engineer (Toluca de Lerdo)
🏢 Barry Callebaut
📍 Toluca de Lerdo