Process Engineer
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About Kerry

Kerry is the worlds 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.

Key responsibilities

• Lead projects to improve equipment cleanliness, debottleneck processes, enhance throughput, reduce waste, and decrease costs.
• Ensure compliance with sanitary design standards and assist in HACCP studies and cGMP compliance.
• Maintain the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations, adhering to the life cycle asset management (LCAM) process.
• Utilize data analysis techniques (SPC, Six Sigma), Root-Cause Analysis (RCA), and Failure Mode and Effect Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
• Develop and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new and modified equipment operations.
• Write, debug, and troubleshoot process control logic using standard software, including PLCs and HMIs.
• Provide engineering support to R&D activities during pilot and production trials.
• Advise on and recommend improvements in operational safety, environmental protection, and employee health/industrial hygiene.
• Manage capital projects, ensuring they meet technical requirements, stay on-time, and within budget.
• Conduct feasibility studies and present cost-effective project approaches.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelors degree in chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical Engineering or Electrical engineering is required.
• 3-5 years relevant experience in manufacturing environment.
• Process reliability experience preferred.
• Versed in project schedules, cost estimates, PFDs, P&IDs, site and elevation drawings, utilities requirements development, interpretation of P&IDs, with a good understanding of process and instrumentation control.

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $73,758 to $108,755 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. EEO is the Law poster can be found here. Additional information can also be here.