Manager – Project Engineering

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

To support growth, world-class manufacturing and productivity, you manage the detailed planning, development and execution of capital projects, leading technical development, feasibility perspectives on engineering-related activities within the supply chain, and capital expense project execution meeting the highest levels of quality, safety and environmental requirements. You follow Mondelēz business and innovation processes in project management and ensure adherence to Mondelēz standards in execution.

How you will contribute

Working with key stakeholders, you will define and deliver the capital and technical agenda during the development phase of mid to large capital investment projects so that accurate budgets, plans and fit-for-purpose technical solutions are provided. You will develop the capital budget according to the contract and forecast cash flow. In addition, you will ensure that engineering developments and standards are implemented and develop and implement state-of-the-art processes and equipment strategies to optimize resources, harmonize assets and rollout best practices. You are responsible for managing several capital project executions in parallel and accountable that the quality and the results of capital projects meet Mondelēz standards in business and innovation processes in project management. You manage engineering resources and people management and development needs.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Significant engineering and operations experience
• Project management
• Leading to work effectively across cross-functional teams and influencing key stakeholders
• Technical expertise across engineering disciplines and high expertise in one or more domains

More about this role

The Plant Engineering Lead is responsible for leading the engineering function at the Mondelez Sricity. This role ensures the timely delivery of Growth (NPD’s, Debottlenecking & Capacity Project) in Chocolate category along with productivity and plant infrastructure projects, meet regulatory, quality and safety compliance standards. 

What extra ingredients you will bring:

Drive for Results 

Sets stretching targets and consistently delivers on commitments; drives a culture of accountability and ownership. 

Lead with Courage 

Challenges the status quo, champions change, and makes timely decisions with incomplete information. 

Inspire Others 

Motivates and coaches teams to perform at their best; creates an inclusive, psychologically safe environment. 

Think Strategically 

Connects operational decisions to broader business strategy; anticipates challenges and plans ahead. 

Collaborate & Influence 

Builds strong cross-functional relationships; influences stakeholders without direct authority. 

Safety Leadership 

Demonstrates zero-compromise on safety; proactively identifies and mitigates risks. 

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline

Job specific requirements:

Engineering Leadership

• Lead the site engineering team, setting priorities, driving the project management through IIM ways of working.  

• Build and sustain a high-performing, engaged engineering team through coaching, development planning, and performance management.

• Establish IIM work processes, and governance frameworks for the site.

Capital Projects & Infrastructure

• Plan, direct, and execute capital projects — including layouts, detailed designs, specifications, and cost estimates — aligned with the site master plan.

• Manage engineering budget, track capital expenditure, and deliver projects on time and within budget.

• Drive system integration and manage interfaces across engineering teams, product organisations, external partners, and suppliers.

Compliance, Safety & Quality

• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory, GMP, food safety, and HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) requirements at all times.

• Collaborate with quality and food safety teams on hygienic design standards implementation.

• Lead engineering responses to audits, incidents, and non-conformances; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

Travel requirements:

Work schedule:



Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy

Business Unit Summary

Mondelez India Foods Private Limited (formerly Cadbury India Ltd.) has been in India for over 70 years, making sure our mouth-watering and well-loved local and global brands such as Cadbury chocolates, Bournvita and Tang powdered beverages, Oreo and Cadbury Bournvita biscuits, and Halls and Cadbury Choclairs Gold candies get safely into our customers hands—and mouths. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has more than 3,300 employees proudly working across sales offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai and in manufacturing facilities at Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, at our global Research & Development Technical Centre and Global Business Hub in Maharashtra and in a vast distribution network across the country. We are also proud to be recognised by Avatar as the Best Companies for Women in India in 2019 – the fourth time we’ve received this award.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

RegularProject EngineeringScience & Engineering