About this role
About Kerry
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
• 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.
Compensation Data
The pay range for this position is $64,479 - $105,272 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on January 12, 2026.
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).
Other facts
About Kerry Group
Every day, millions of people throughout the world consume foods and beverages containing Kerry’s taste and nutrition solutions. We are committed to making the world of food and beverage better for everyone, and dedicated to our Purpose, Inspiring Food, Nourishing Life.
At Kerry, we are proud to provide our customers – some of the world’s best-known food, beverage and pharma brands – with the expertise, insights and know-how they need to deliver products that people enjoy and feel better about consuming.
Kerry is a company rich in heritage and resources. Over the past five decades, our focus on changing lifestyles, the globalisation of food tastes and ever-evolving consumer needs has brought us to a market-leading global position.
Today, we are firmly established as a world leader in the food, beverage and pharma industries, with 22,000+ staff and 150+ innovation and manufacturing centres across 30+ countries.
Learn more about Kerry: www.kerry.com
What you'll do
- The Project Engineer will plan, design, and execute capital and operational projects while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. They will also collaborate with various teams to align engineering projects with plant needs and drive sustainability initiatives.
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