Senior Engineer-Dairy

Overview

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Senior Engineer Dairy

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert in the dairy domain and support project managers in planning and execution
• Assist in initiating project studies, reviewing proposals, and contributing to the definition of objectives and deliverables
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather technical requirements and develop the project scope
• Define project schedules by reviewing plans and calculating time requirements
• Evaluate supplier proposals and prepare technical analysis and cost estimates
• Assist in budget preparation and financial tracking of project activities
• Prepare and review contractual documents including tender packages, technical submittals, and specifications
• Support project implementation, tracking, and progress reporting
• Develop and maintain full-scale project plans and timelines
• Assist in defining project resource requirements and task distribution
• Monitor adherence to design, schedule, and technical standards and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare and analyze project status reports, trends, and recommendations
• Define technical specifications and prepare BOQ/BOM for equipment and components
• Manage procurement processes including supplier coordination and follow-ups
• Coordinate cross-functionally with departments including production, maintenance, QA/QC, and procurement
• Ensure product performance by conducting tests and validating results against acceptance criteria
• Support the implementation of project changes and interventions
• Analyze project data and prepare technical evaluation reports
• Review and finalize P&IDs, layouts, and other engineering drawings
• Liaise with vendors for technical proposals and documentation
• Maintain and update controlled project documents and drawings in coordination with CAD engineers
• Support external projects and collaborate with internal departments as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Comply with all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) regulations and national standards during project execution

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, or Engineering
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar capacity within the dairy or food manufacturing industry
• Proficient in MS Office and MS Project
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and experience in preparing P&IDs and technical layouts
• Fluency in English is required
• Membership in a local or international engineering society is a plus