Are you looking to lead complex investment projects in an international manufacturing environment and actively shape the future of a key production site? Then this opportunity could be the perfect next step for you.
To strengthen our engineering team at our cocoa plant in Hamburg, we are looking for a Project Engineer (m/f/d) The position is initially limited to 2 years, with the possibility of extension.
Your Responsibilities:
• Full responsibility for individual investment projects at the site
• Planning and execution of technical projects in production and infrastructure
• Coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Support in building permit and approval procedures
• Construction supervision while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
• Schedule, budget, and cost control including regular reporting
• Coordination of suppliers and service providers
• Liaison with authorities such as BUKEA, HPA, Occupational Safety Office, and Fire Department
Your Profile:
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Minimum 4 years of experience in project planning and execution, ideally within the food or manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of construction and approval procedures as well as authority management
• Strong organizational skills and cost awareness
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Fluent German and good English skills, both written and spoken
What We Offer:
• A responsible role within an international company
• Work at a technically diverse and industry-significant cocoa production site in the heart of Hamburg
• Exciting projects and the opportunity to actively shape and future-proof our production site
• Attractive compensation and social benefits
• An inclusive culture driven by diversity, sustainability, and growth #oneBC
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.
