Senior Project Engineer - Food - Brownfield

Build the Future of Food Manufacturing in KSA

We're looking for a Senior Project Engineer who can blend innovation, engineering excellence, and large-scale CAPEX leadership all in one impactful role (including an exciting new plant planned in Saudi Arabia).

Join a global, century-old leader in innovative food ingredients and product development, known for its collaborative culture, people-first values, and passion for creating sustainable, high-quality food solutions for the world.

Location: Jeddah, KSA

Reports To: Regional Director - Supply Chain (IMEA)

The Senior Project Engineer will lead capital investment initiatives across assigned plants, managing full project life cycles from concept to commissioning and final handover. The role requires strong technical leadership, strategic thinking, and hands on expertise in engineering design, project governance, and process improvement.

• Lead end to end execution of CAPEX projects within scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Oversee project documentation, capital cash flow forecasting, and reporting.
• Coordinate functional teams (Maintenance, CI, Operations, external contractors).
• Present project status and plans to senior leadership and steering committees.
• Drive equipment upgrades, new installations, and process improvements.

• Develop and update annual site Master Plans for equipment and facility layouts.
• Conduct ROI analysis and evaluate technical feasibility of investment proposals.
• Recommend improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

• Lead Design Briefs, FAT, SAT, CQV, and all VSU activities for new projects.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for Project Management & Early Management principles.
• Train and mentor project engineers to strengthen overall project capabilities.

• Troubleshoot complex plant engineering issues (utilities, HVAC, raw materials flow, packaging equipment, conveyors, electrical systems, etc.).
• Approve design changes, equipment specifications, and process flows.
• Ensure seamless integration of new technologies into ongoing operations.

• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Finance, and technical partners.
• Liaise with OEMs, consultants, government bodies, and engineering service providers.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Chemical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years in Engineering Project Management within manufacturing (preferably food, FMCG, or process industries).
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Engineering Standards.
• Financial acumen (IRR, ROI, DCF, payback, TCO calculations).
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication abilities.

• Opportunity to lead high impact regional CAPEX projects.
• Work with global engineering technologies and modern manufacturing systems.
• A culture that values innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Strong career growth potential with exposure to multi site operations.
• Be part of a mission driven environment focused on safety, sustainability, and technical excellence.