Process and Project Engineer

Kerry; Menstrie; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for self-growth and career development

Job summary

Kerry in Menstrie is looking for a Process & Project Engineer to join their team in a fermentation facility. The role involves optimising processes and managing various capital projects to enhance operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree and experience in process engineering, with strong analytical skills and MS Office proficiency. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Ideally qualified in Process Engineering or a related technical degree.
• Previous experience within Process Engineering is key; project experience would be beneficial.
• Proficient in MS Office and excellent at document management.

Responsibilities

• Support Operator capability building through cross-functional SOP creation.
• Utilise SME knowledge to support troubleshooting of critical site concerns.
• Create investment proposals and manage multiple capital projects.
• Ensure project milestones are met within expectations of timeline, quality and budget.

Skills

Process Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Data Analysis

MS Office

Document Management

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Job description

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.

Requisition ID 65109 · Position Type: FT Permanent

Workplace Arrangement: Full time on site (Monday – Friday) at Menstrie – a large fermentation facility with hundreds of unit operations and SKUs.

About The Role

Process & Project Engineer to join the team at our unique site in Menstrie, a large fermentation facility with hundreds of unit operations and SKUs. You will be looking after operations on site alongside 4 other members within the Process Team, focusing on Process Optimisation (OEE Improvement, Yield Improvement, NPI) of key site unit operations which include solid‑liquid extraction; evaporation; centrifuge separation; reaction; spray drying; CIP etc.

What you'll be doing

• Support Operator capability building, through process cross‑functional SOP creation, training and knowledge sharing.
• Utilise process SME knowledge to own and support troubleshooting of critical site concerns.
• Create investment proposals, including detailed descriptions, cost estimates, savings and timetables.
• Develop and deliver multiple capital projects simultaneously.
• Create project plans and harness resources to ensure project milestones are met within expectations of timeline, quality and budget.
• Manage contractors and support safe systems of work (PTW, confined spaces, working at height, etc).
• Improve and develop project engineering procedures.

What we'd like you to bring to the role

• Ideally qualified in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical degree.
• Relevant degree within Engineering.
• Previous experience within Process Engineering is key; project experience would be a benefit.
• Ability to work to deadlines within a complex environment.
• Strong team worker but also able to work independently.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally within the business and external contractors.
• Ability to extract and analyse data to provide valuable insights.
• Proficiency in MS Office and excellent document management skills.

What we can offer you

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, plus the opportunity for self‑growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Recruitment Process & Agency Notice

We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency. Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. An employee will not solicit candidates through a non‑Kerry email address or phone number. Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process except for reimbursable travel expenses, which will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.