Project Engineer at Bega Group

Penrith, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Contractor Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Technical Coaching, Capital Project Delivery, Line Efficiency Optimization, Cross-functional Collaboration

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us! Lead impactful capital projects Join an iconic Australian FMCG Enjoy free 2L milk Competitive salary & growth opportunities The Role At Bega Group, we believe in creating a supportive, collaborative environment where people feel valued, heard, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. We are looking for a Project & CI Engineer who is curious, solutions-focused, and passionate about improving how things work. In this role, you’ll partner closely with operations and engineering teams to deliver meaningful improvements across the site, contributing to projects that have real, visible impact. Our Penrith site is located in Greater Western Sydney on the banks of the Nepean River and manufactures a range of more than 50 milk-based products. The site currently produces around 145 million litres of product every year! We proudly source milk from around 60 dairy farms across NSW and are passionate about supporting local products. Responsibilities Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance line efficiency and site performance Lead the planning and delivery of capital projects from concept through to execution Work collaboratively with operations, engineering, and cross-functional teams to solve problems and implement solutions Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, to ensure safe and effective project delivery Support teams with technical expertise, coaching, and guidance to embed sustainable improvements About you A degree qualification in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or similar) Experience in project management within a manufacturing or industrial environment Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence, engage, and build relationships across teams A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and problem-solving Familiarity with contractor management and change management practices Bega Group Story Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day. Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future! Life at Bega Group Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team. Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance Applications The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical. At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group. We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia. The Bega Group is home to many trusted and wholesome food brands that are enjoyed in Australia and all around the world. Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX listed company with a turnover in excess of $3 billion and over 4,000 employees is made possible by our values and outward-looking perspective. We have 20 manufacturing sites across Australia, run the largest cold-chain network in the country and are passionate about our customers from the family-run milk bar through to the big supermarket chains. Whether it’s your favourite spreads like Vegemite and Bega Peanut Butter on toast, a dash of Dairy Farmers milk in your morning coffee, a Big M or Dare Iced Coffee on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day at Bega. Our vision is to become The Great Australian Food Company and this means we focus on creating great food, inspiring great people, having great aspirations and working for the greater good.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of capital projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site performance and line efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external contractors to implement sustainable technical solutions.