- Qualified mechanical engineer with 3+ years’ experience in FMCG industry and related capital engineering projects.
- Experience supporting and coordinating multiple stages of capital project delivery, including scope development, RFQs, design, contractor coordination, installation, and commissioning.
- Proficient in AutoCAD to assist with engineering drawings and layouts and can understand engineering drawings.
- Experience developing detailed 3D mechanical/process plant models from process descriptions, concepts and 2D layouts.
- Experience with equipment layouts, mechanical pipe routing and integration of new equipment into existing/brownfield facilities.
- Experience using point-cloud data to develop accurate as-built 3D models for equipment positioning, pipe routing, clash identification and design development.
- Ability to develop detailed engineering layouts and scopes that clearly define contractor requirements, assist with accurate pricing and minimise assumptions and variations during installation.
- Experience with contractor coordination and management throughout fabrication and installation.
- Experience supporting projects through installation, testing and commissioning, including troubleshooting, defect identification and close-out.
- Ability to coordinate with clients, contractors, suppliers and other engineering disciplines throughout project delivery.
- Proficient in MS Word and document writing for detailed Project Scoping, investigation reports, and SOP requirements to project manager level.
- Valuable understanding of MS Projects for project timeline development.
- Good understanding of MS Excel for data collection, manipulation and/or tracking.
- Good understanding of MS Power Point for (Projects)



presentation requirements
- Ability to efficiently run project meetings at all levels i.e. Operators to Site leadership team
- Can demonstrate a high level of communication skills and engagement at all levels.
- Fully understands and is experienced in contractor management and can demonstrate past experiences.
- Conversant in OH&S; Act and safety requirements with projects at design, construction, and implementation.
- Has attained their white (Construction) card.
- A good understanding of GMP is essential and Haccp would be ideal.
- Able to work on a regional site daily each week, approx. 1.5 hours from Melbourne.
- Communicating with the Quality team regarding the Site changes and Company Standards.
- Develop standard operating procedures for any new installation.
- Investigate, review and present design and engineering factors for selection of specific equipment and materials for construction & installation on projects.
- Reviewing and apply engineering standards to engineering projects such as understanding and reviewing applicable Australian Standards and other regulatory and statutory bodies with respect to all engineering projects.
- Produce daily and weekly progress reports and communicate issues, risks, and dependencies with the senior management to minimise delays.

Pay: $86,500.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate

- Bendigo VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:
- Bachelor Degree (Required)

Experience:
- Fast moving consumer goods: 3 years (Required)
- Project engineering: 3 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:
- White Card (Required)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Project Engineer (Bendigo)
🏢 Novatech Solutions
📍 Bendigo