Summary: Lead the implementation of diverse capital and engineering investment projects, from justification and technical design to successful commissioning. Highlights: 1. Lead diverse capital and engineering projects on site. 2. Work in a creative environment focused on human experience and nature. 3. Contribute to the development of project management capabilities. Step into our world of creativity and joy! Project Engineer Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. In Mexico, work with our caring colleagues from our 6 innovative research, creation, and production centres to help us grow with purpose. Every day, your talent, your personality, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature. **Job Purpose** Lead the implementation of diverse projects on site from justification and technical design through to successful implementation and commissioning of projects on site. Projects are of a capital or engineeringinvestment nature and vary in size and complexity, including site master plans, renovations, engineering studies, new constructions, or utilities. You will report to the Operations Manager and work on\-site in our manufacturing site located at Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro (relocation allowance provided). **Main responsibilities** *Strategy design and execution* Contribute to the design of the Regional Project Engineering plan by advising its management regarding project feasibility. Prepare business cases, designs related to project plans, and coordinate their execution upon approval by sponsor (s) and steering committee(s). *Project management* Manage capital projects. Develop project scopes, cost estimations, credit applications, and specifications Monitor compliance with design and construction parameters, respecting all norms and regulations, and EHS. Monitor project execution parameters, including timing, detailed cost estimate, list of deliverables, and implement corrective actions whenever necessary. Co\-lead tender process with suppliers and contractors. Implement and apply appropriate project monitoring tools. Support project teams in the project execution. Support local project management in resource and contingency planning. Conduct hazard studies, risk assessments, and process optimisations. Control contractors on\-site for the projects managed. Report project status and budgetary control for approved projects. Produce all required design documents. Build the project plan(s) within the approved budget. *People management* Contribute to the annual human resources processes by providing feedback to line managers regarding the performance of project team members. Work with the respective line managers and HR Business Partner(s) in developing project management capabilities in the Engineering function. Contribute to the development and promotion of functional talents within and outside the Engineering function. **Academic background** Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related discipline. Mechatronics Engineering will be highly appreciated. Plant Engineering or Maintenance Certification Advanced level of English **Experience** At least 5 years of experience in factory engineering/maintenance, including management of multi\-country/multiple process engineering projects involving resources from diverse disciplines. 1 year of experience in people management preferred. Experience working with diverse cultures and multidisciplinary specialists (internal and external). Experience working in complex/matrix organizations (incl. Global CoE setup). **Technical skills** Good command in project management, using TPM, KPI, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and project controlling tools. Good command of stakeholder management and communications. Good knowledge of EHS rules and guidelines. Good knowledge of financial concepts (e.g., OPEX, CAPEX) and tools (e.g., SAP). Good negotiation skills to support procurement in managing contractors. **Our Benefits** Annual bonus and PTU. 30\-day Aguinaldo. Excellent medical insurance plan. Excellent Savings Plan. Gym pass benefits. In\-company English lessons. Company cell phone. Career Development Opportunities with access to many virtual learning sessions. International working environment Quality of Life program \#LI\-onsite At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world. **Remote working:** On\-site