Engineer - Project Engineering - Coleraine, Co. Londonderry, United Kingdom - Kerry

Description

Position Type FT Permanent

Kerry offers the industry's largest portfolio of Taste & Nutrition Systems and Functional Ingredients & Actives, serving the Global Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical industries.

We work with the world's top Retailers and Manufacturing companies to produce some of the best private-label products and tailored Food & Beverage solutions on the market.

We also work with the leading Food Service chains helping to deliver appetising, relevant and innovative custom solutions, using our expertise in new product development, production and commercialisation.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Engineer to join the Engineering Team at our Coleraine site which sits on the banks of the River Bann and has four plants located within it's grounds.

Kerry Coleraine has a long history of producing high quality dairy products since the 1940s, today the site supply's a range of cheese slices to both the food service industry and to all major UK and Ireland supermarkets.

Along with these traditional business avenues there is also a child's yogurt plant and a newly commissioned appetiser plant which is a part of the continued innovation and development which Kerry is famous for.

There are around 250 team members within the site and we're proud of the 'teamwork' ethos which is has been key to the success of all the plants within the Coleraine site.

This role will lead various projects ranging in scope from plant process improvements, new product launches, EHS improvements, through to the execution of capital projects.

In particular we have a large automation project and a powder system project which both require significant resource and time to progress.

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.
As a Project Engineer you will:

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.
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.
Recommends improvements in the area of operational safety for a project.

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.

Degree in either Engineering, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering or related subject
Food manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
Strong Knowledge of Project Management & Process Improvement best practice tools and techniques. Experience of Process Automation projects in highly desirable.
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.
Food safety experience is highly desirable.
Contract, budget management & costing model experience.
LEAN manufacturing or Six Sigma training would be beneficial.

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.

One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together.

We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants.

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., 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.