About this role
<p>Lotus Bakeries Thailand is expanding its manufacturing capabilities in Chon Buri and is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to drive high-impact strategic projects. This senior role leads end-to-end execution across product commercialization, CAPEX investments, brownfield expansions, and sustainability initiatives—supporting the site’s growth beyond its initial greenfield phase.</p> <p> We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead and successfully deliver strategic projects across multiple workstreams. This senior-level role is responsible for managing end-to-end project execution, including but not limited to product commercialization, factory CAPEX improvements, brownfield expansions, and sustainability initiatives.</p> <p>The position requires a strong combination of engineering expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.</p> <p>The Project Engineer reports directly to the Strategic Project Manager and works closely with key internal stakeholders, including the GBS team, R&D, Procurement, Engineering, and factory operations. The role also involves coordination with machine and equipment suppliers, as well as external partners such as Construction Managers, Project Engineers, and contractors, depending on project requirements.</p><p><strong>Project Leadership & Delivery:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Take full ownership of assigned projects from initiation through to completion and handover — scope, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder managemen</li> <li>Lead cross-functional project teams and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to drive project outcomes</li> <li>Prepare project plans, milestones, and resource requirements for review and approval by the Strategic Project Manager</li> <li>Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, issues, and deviations — escalate with proposed solutions before they become critical</li> <li>Manage project budgets — track committed costs, actual spend, and forecast to completion; flag variances early</li> <li>Ensure all project deliverables comply with Lotus Bakeries standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable HSE guidelines</li> <li>Work with the GBS team, R&D, Procurement, Engineering, Machine & Equipment supplier and factory team to scope, develop, and validate new product commercialization opportunities applying CVS (Commissioning, Validation and Start-up) framework</li> <li>Report project status clearly and concisely to the Strategic Project Manager and relevant stakeholders on a regular basic</li> </ul> <p><strong>Technical & Commercial Assurance:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Apply engineering fundamentals to review, challenge, and approve technical deliverables — drawings, specifications, datasheets, method statements, and vendor submissions</li> <li>Prepare or support business cases including technical feasibility, cost-benefit analysis, ROI calculation, and investment proposals</li> <li>Manage the package Approval for Work process provide technical support point of view, coordinate internal review, and secure authority sign-off within required timelines</li> <li>Act as the technical interface between the project team and commercial, market, or operational stakeholders — translating engineering constraints into business language</li> <li>Manage and secure necessary regulatory permits and operating licenses required for project delivery</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cross-functional Collaboration:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Represent the project team in cross-functional meetings — adapting communication style to audience (technical, commercial, or executive)</li> <li>Build and maintain effective working relationships with GBS, R&D, Procurement, Engineering, Machine & Equipment suppliers, factory team, and external contractors</li> <li>Support the development and mentoring of the Junior Project Engineer — sharing knowledge and best practices</li> <li>Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and tools within the team</li> <li>Any other tasks assigned by the Strategic Project Manager aligned to the team's goals and business priorities</li> </ul><p><strong>Education (degree):</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial)</li> <li>Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management is an advantage</li> </ul> <p><strong>Specific knowledge: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Engineering fundamentals — ability to read and challenge technical drawings, specifications, and equipment datasheets</li> <li>Commercial and business case development — cost-benefit analysis, ROI calculation, investment proposals</li> <li>Project management tools — MS Project, Planner (M365), or equivalent</li> <li>SAP or equivalent ERP system for CAPEX and purchase order management</li> <li>Microsoft Office 365 — Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint</li> <li>Understanding of food manufacturing or FMCG production environments is a strong advantage</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum 5–8 years of experience in project engineering, commercial project management, or technical project management</li> <li>Proven experience managing capital projects (CAPEX) in an industrial or food manufacturing environment</li> <li>Experience working with cross-functional teams (GBS team, R&D, Procurement, Engineering, Machine & Equipment supplier and factory team) is required</li> <li>Exposure to EPC/EPCM project environments and contractor management is an advantage</li> <li>Track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to specification</li> </ul> <p><strong>Language:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Fluent in Thai and English (verbal and writing) — English required for contractor and international stakeholder interface</li> </ul> <p><strong>Personal competences:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong commercial mindset combined with engineering rigour — able to bridge technical and business thinking</li> <li>Self-starter who can manage multiple workstreams simultaneously without close supervision</li> <li>Excellent communicator — able to present complex engineering and commercial content to non-technical stakeholders</li> <li>Structured, detail-oriented, and disciplined in project documentation and reporting</li> <li>Collaborative team player who builds trust across Market, Procurement, Finance, and Engineering</li> <li>Proactive and solutions-oriented — anticipates problems and proposes practical solutions before escalation</li> <li>Comfortable with ambiguity and change in a growing, fast-paced environment</li> </ul>