Are you an experienced Project Engineer with a background in manufacturing, automation or capital projects?

We're partnering with a global manufacturer to recruit an experienced Project Engineer to join their high-performing Engineering team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the CAPEX Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering equipment and process improvement projects that enhance manufacturing capability, efficiency and safety.

This is an excellent opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of capital projects within a highly automated manufacturing environment while working alongside operations, maintenance, quality and engineering teams.

What's on Offer

- $120,000 - $150,000 + 12% Super
- 12-month Fixed Term Contract
- Report directly to the CAPEX Manager
- Free onsite parking
- Free onsite gym
- Subsidised café
- Join a collaborative engineering team
- Opportunity to deliver meaningful manufacturing and automation projects

About the Role

You'll be responsible for delivering small to medium-sized CAPEX projects from concept through to commissioning, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.

Your responsibilities will include

- Managing multiple CAPEX projects simultaneously
- Developing project scopes, budgets, schedules and resource plans
- Coordinating internal stakeholders, contractors and suppliers
- Supporting equipment installation, commissioning and validation activities




- Driving process improvements and automation initiatives
- Preparing engineering documentation, specifications and project reports
- Monitoring project costs, risks and timelines
- Ensuring compliance with cGMP, quality standards and site engineering requirements
- Providing technical support to manufacturing and operational teams

About You To be successful, you'll ideally bring:

- Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or Chemical Engineering
- Demonstrated experience delivering CAPEX projects within manufacturing, FMCG, pharmaceutical, food & beverage or similar regulated environments
- Strong project management experience including budgeting, scheduling and contractor management
- Experience delivering equipment installation or automation projects
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a quick-paced manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of cGMP, GMP, ISO or regulated manufacturing environments will be highly regarded
- Prepared to complete a Pre Employment Medical (including Drug and Alcohol testing).

Apply Now

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead impactful engineering projects within a world-class manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your resume, or contact our Engineering Recruitment team for a confidential discussion.

📌 Project Engineer (Manufacturing / CAPEX) (Sydney)
🏢 Momentum Consulting
📍 Sydney