Project Engineer – Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Why work for one food manufacturing business when you can work for them all?

At RMR Process, we’re passionate about the future of food in Australia and New Zealand and are actively engaged in keeping food manufacturing alive here at home. With the local food manufacturing industry forecast to double by 2030, we help food manufacturers to strategically expand their manufacturing capabilities to play a part in this. 

Our specialist skills in food process engineering are complemented by an in-depth understanding of food manufacturing facility design. Coupled with decades of experience in designing and delivering food facilities across nearly all product categories, RMR Process is an exciting place to commence, or accelerate, your career in the food industry.

We are looking for talented Project Engineers to join our team based in Glen Iris, Vic. We have a number of positions available, that would suit recent graduates to engineers with 5-10 years of relevant experience.

If you have: 

• Diligence and problem solving skills to make our clients proud;
• A desire to find ways to do things differently,
• Strong initiative to make the role your own;

then this could be the incredible opportunity that you have been waiting for, to build your career in one of Australia’s fastest growing and most rewarding industries. 

From concept designs for a new process or facility through the execution and delivery phases, to commissioning, validation and start-up, the successful applicants will play a key role within the Project Engineering team and will have “hands on” involvement across a wide range of projects.

A typical day in this role could involve:

• Scoping of project requirements
• Collaborating with stakeholders. You will deal with all levels in our client’s business from owners to operational staff. You will also closely work with equipment suppliers, architects and other service providers.
• Design of facility layout, considering workflow optimisation, equipment placement and personnel safety.
• Selection and specification of food-grade equipment and materials.
• Management or input to project budgets, including cost estimation, procurement and cost tracking through the project life cycle. 
• Co-ordination of construction and installation activities, including site preparation, building construction, equipment installation and utility connections.
• Ensuring designs comply with food safety regulations, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and any other regulatory requirements. 
• Provision of technical support and training to operations personnel on new equipment and processes.
• Documentation of project progress, issues and resolutions, and preparation of final documentation and reports. 

We are looking for qualified engineers with:

• An engineering degree in a mechanical or chemical discipline
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• High levels of attention to detail whilst working on multiple fast-paced projects
• Proven ability to work unsupervised, whilst contributing as a key member within a dynamic team environment.

Our ideal candidate will already have current or prior experience in the food or Beverage Manufacturing, FMCG or pharmaceutical industries. This can include undergraduate work experience, vacation work or internships. 

Experience in the following areas would also be highly beneficial:

• capital projects
• process design 
• working drawings and P&ID’s
• understanding and ability to apply knowledge of piping and instrumentation, valve, vessel and pump sizing
• Working knowledge of automation.

Benefits and Perks of working with RMR Process:

• Work within an Australian owned, innovative organisation
• Flexible work lifestyle
• Collaborative and vibrant team environment
• Plenty of opportunities for career progression and growth.

If this sounds like a challenge you’re ready for, then this could be the perfect role for you. To apply, please submit your application with a cover letter with the answers to the following questions: 

1. Why you are interested in the Project Engineering role at RMR Process.
2. What experience you have had that will make you successful in the role. 
3. Your contact details and when you can get started. 

Only candidates with a current right to work in Australia will be considered. 

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