Project Engineer

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 the world. 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 Project Engineer Key responsibilities Project Management Plan, design, and execute capital and operational projects from concept through commissioning. Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans. Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery. Regulatory Compliance Ensure all projects meet MDA and USDA requirements, including sanitary design, food safety, and inspection readiness. Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to integrate compliance into engineering solutions. Maintain documentation for audits, inspections, and regulatory submissions. Engineering & Technical Support Design and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality. Support installation, validation, and troubleshooting of equipment and systems. Apply sanitary design principles to all facility and equipment modifications. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety teams to align engineering projects with plant needs. Provide technical training and guidance to plant personnel on new systems and equipment. Safety & Sustainability Incorporate OSHA and environmental standards into project execution. Drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives within plant operations. Qualifications and skills Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial preferred) or related. 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing or other regulated industries. Knowledge of MDA and USDA food plant regulations, sanitary design principles, and HACCP standards. Strong project management skills with proven experience in budgeting and scheduling. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Proficiency with CAD software, project management tools, and MS Office Suite. The typical hiring range for this role is $63,000 to $116,900 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements). Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov). We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.