Project Engineering Team Lead

TOMRA Food is a multinational organisation and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industries. Transforming global food production to maximise food safety and minimise food loss by making sure Every Resource Counts™, has been our strength for over 50 years. 

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees. 

Join the resource revolution!

The Project Engineering Team Lead is responsible for overseeing and guiding the project engineering team to deliver high-quality customer projects on time, within scope, and within budget. This role involves managing the technical execution, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that engineering deliverables meet company standards. The Project Engineering Team Lead will serve as both a technical expert and a leadership figure, driving innovation and continuous improvement within the Customer Solutions Delivery department. 

Objective 1 – Leadership and Team Management 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary team of engineers. 
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on skills and project requirements. 
• Foster a collaborative team environment, ensuring effective communication, knowledge sharing, and professional growth. 

Objective 2 – Technical Project Management 

• Oversee multiple customer engineering projects from concept through completion. 
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets. 
• Track project performance, ensuring adherence to goals, schedules, and quality & compliance standards. 
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success. 
• Communicate project updates, progress, and challenges to senior leadership and stakeholders. 

Objective 3 – Technical Guidance 

• Provide technical direction and support for project teams. 
• Ensure engineering solutions meet industry standards, safety regulations, and client specifications. 
• Conduct design reviews, technical analyses, risk assessments and feasibility studies to guide the team toward innovative solutions. 
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating best practices into project execution.  

Objective 4 – Stakeholder Management 

• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., R&D, production, procurement, quality) to ensure smooth project execution. 
• Liaise with external clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure that engineering deliverables align with contractual requirements and expectations. 
• Resolve any engineering issues that arise during the project lifecycle. 

About you:

• Proficient in 2D drawing and 3D modelling. A working knowledge of Solidworks is essential. 
• 5+ years industry experience in a design related role and 2+ years in a team lead or management position. Experience in the food industry, or similar, is beneficial but not essential. 
• Design for manufacture experience essential. 
• A keen eye and appreciation for detail. 
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• A proven problem-solving ability. 

What We Offer:

You will have long-term career opportunities, with a globally renowned company and the following: 

• International and collaborative working environment. 
• Space and support to experiment with new technologies. 
• Be part of a mission to transform how we all obtain, use, and reuse the planet’s resources to enable a world without waste. 
• Inclusive company culture that values diversity, well-being, and strong camaraderie among our teammates. 
• Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed. 
• We love innovation, a collaborative environment where idea sharing and thinking outside the box is encouraged. 

How to Apply:

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! All applications will be managed in the strictest confidence.  

TOMRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be made and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.