Project Engineer

**Requisition ID** 41934
**Position Type** FT Permanent
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**Posting Type** DNI
**Posting Type** CareerBuilder

Kerry is a global leader in taste & nutrition. Our manufacturing facilities produce and supply the world with over 15,000 different food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products throughout the world. With a commitment toward sustainability and reputation forinnovation, a career with Kerry offers you the chance to change the way the world sees food and nutrition. A career with Kerry is something you can feel good about

**About Kerry**

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across theworld. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

**About the role**

You will collaborate with the Engineering, Production and QHSE teams as well as Contractors, SME’s and central functions to ensure projects are delivered to specification, on time and within budget and with safety built-in as standard.

This is a permanent, full-time position.

**Key responsibilities**

As a Project Engineer you will:

- Create capital proposals including scope documents, cost estimates, and timelines.
- Development of a detailed scope of work, equipment specifications, purchasing documents, creating and maintaining detailed timelines, receiving and commissioning plant/equipment.
- Develop project specifications by making calculations, preparing process flow diagrams (PFD’s), piping and instrumentation drawings (P&ID’s), site and floor plans, elevation drawings and other project documentation as applicable.
- Leads the bid process and selection of contractors/vendors in actual design and specifications of installations.
- Conduct feasibility studies for new or existing systems.
- Establish a project plan including considerations around timeline, plant tie-ins, project team requirements etc.
- Communicate clearly, both written and verbally, with contractors, plant personnel, peers and management.
- Manages and coordinates the activities of teams and contractors to ensure successful project execution.
- Directs the installation, commissioning, qualification and verification for regional engineering capital projects.
- Responsible for the effective management of change for all processes & equipment under your remit.
- Recommends improvements in the area of operational safety for a project.

**What do I need to bring?**

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your experience in a Project Engineering role.
- Junior to mid-level experience in a similar position within manufacturing environment.Food manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
- Strong Knowledge of Project Management & Process Improvement best practice tools and techniques.
- Experience with justifying, implementing capital projects ranging from £5k-£1M.
- Excellent design & problem-solving skills, understanding of root cause analysis.
- Proven track record building solid working relationships and managing stakeholders.
- Strong computer skills in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proficient in CAD or able to interpret CAD drawings, for electrical, mechanical and facilities.
- Strong knowledge of Health, safety and environmental regulation.Food safety experience is highly desirable.
- Contract, budget management & costing model experience.
- LEAN manufacturing or Six Sigma training would be beneficial.

**What's in it for me?**

As well as a completive salary and comprehensive benefits package, you will have the opportunity to grow and shape your career within a global manufacturing business.You will be joining a well-run and structured department without the need to come in and'fight -fire' or resolve issues, instead you will work on fully documented and up to date inflight projects whilst also making your own mark on scoping new projects.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings