Senior Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process and facility capital projects from concept through start-up and closeout.
• Manage projects from a technical, financial, and manpower perspective in alignment with company standards.
• Create initial project estimates and timelines for early-stage evaluation.
• Prepare and submit capital requests in accordance with corporate governance requirements.
• Participate directly in the design and development of process and infrastructure projects.
• Identify and evaluate equipment and process options to meet business objectives.
• Obtain, evaluate, and recommend contractor bids; select suppliers aligned with project and company needs.
• Initiate purchase orders and manage vendor relationships throughout execution.
• Direct installation, commissioning, qualification, and verification activities.
• Ensure engineering solutions align with global engineering standards, including sanitary design, ergonomics, employee safety, and food safety.
• Ensure all safety, quality, regulatory, and environmental standards are met or exceeded.
• Support GMP compliance across food, beverage, and (as applicable) pharmaceutical operations.
• Identify operational improvement opportunities and initiate cost-saving initiatives.
• Partner with plant teams to analyze and improve productivity, reliability, and throughput.
• Be present on the manufacturing floor to support execution, troubleshoot issues, and drive improvements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and cost tracking.
• Prepare reports and updates for management and project stakeholders, including budget status, contractor activity, and schedule progress.
• Lead project meetings, including design reviews and project reviews.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbal, with contractors, plant personnel, peers, and leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate internal teams and external contractors to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Industrial, or similar).
• 5+ years of Project and/or Process Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience leading capital projects, including cost estimating and schedule management.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing process improvements to increase capacity and efficiency.
• Strong working knowledge of project management tools and documentation.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Navisworks, MS Project, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with interpreting P&IDs, PFDs, site and elevation drawings, and utility systems.
• Hands-on, results-oriented project leader with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Experience in food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements.
• Experience with utilities, wastewater systems, boilers, control systems, bulk tanks, and sustainability initiatives.

Pay

The typical hiring range for this role is $140,467 to $244,122 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).