About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Major Engineering Project Director to lead the end‑to‑end execution of a large, strategic engineering project in Mexico. This senior leader will oversee all engineering aspects of the project, including cost, schedule, safety, permitting, installation, and technical readiness.
This role requires a highly experienced engineering leader with a track record of delivering major capital investment projects in complex, multinational environments. You will guide both internal and external engineering teams, ensure flawless execution, collaborate cross‑functionally, and engage with senior leadership and external authorities.
Key Responsibilities
About You

With annual sales of about CHF 14.8 billion in fiscal year 2024/25, the Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading solutions provider of high-quality chocolate experiences across the full spectrum of chocolate, cocoa, cacao coatings and non-cocoa alternatives – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to crafting premium chocolates, fillings and decorations.
The Group operates more than 60 production facilities worldwide and employs a diverse, committed workforce of over 13,000 people. Barry Callebaut serves as a trusted partner for the entire food industry, from large-scale food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants and caterers with Callebaut® as its main global brand.
The Barry Callebaut Group is dedicated to making sustainable chocolate the norm – helping secure the future of cocoa and improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers. It supports the Cocoa Horizons Foundation, which aims to shape a sustainable future for cocoa and chocolate.