Project Engineer UK&I

Marel; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food processing company is seeking a Project Engineer to join their team in Birmingham. This role involves managing customer communications, leading project activities, and installing hardware on customer sites. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in engineering and relevant qualifications. This position offers a mix of remote and on-site work, providing the opportunity to influence food safety and quality across the industry.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience working in an engineering role.
• Demonstrate mechanical skills that have been acquired.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination activities and communicate project tasks.
• Install, troubleshoot and support end-to-end solutions.
• Conduct project analysis and ensure project tracking systems are updated.

Skills

Team-player

Attention to detail

Client facing skills

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in relevant electrical discipline

HNC in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft SQL tools (SSRS, SSAS, SSIS)

PLC systems (Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens)

Job description

We're Hiring : Project Engineer UK&I

📍 Location: UK&I. The role will be based from home, with main activities conducted on site.

🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time

💼 Department: Software & Digital - Software Solutions

🔍 About the Role

JBT Marel currently has a great opportunity for a Project Engineer UK&I to join the ACS Team in Sutton Weaver.

To support significant client demand and strategic partnerships for our Auto Coding Solutions, JBT Marel require a new member of our project engineering team.

The day‑to‑day duties will be varied in composition including management of customer communications and leadership of project activity, installation of hardware on customer sites, supporting end users, working with integrators, and conducting site training. The role will also include deployment of software and configuration of systems both remotely via VPN and from clients’ sites throughout the UK and Ireland.

Your work will directly impact food quality and safety across the industry. If you’re driven by technology, innovation, and making a global impact, we want to hear from you!

🧠 Key Responsibilities

As a project engineer, your role will include

• Leasing with the Project Manager and Team Scheduler for workload and task management.
• Acting as onsite project lead, for co‑ordination activities and relevant communication of project tasks.
• Utilising your software, electrical and mechanical skills to install, troubleshoot and support the end‑to‑end solution to a high standard and in an efficient time scale.
• Configuring hardware devices such as HMIs, PCs, PLCs, Barcode scanners, Vision equipment and industrial coders.
• Fault find on Ethernet and RS232, using electrical and software skills.
• Undertake customer training from the basic line operation to full system training.
• Be able to communicate and lead discussions with a wide customer audience.
• Configure the end‑to‑end solution to enable integration from line side through to ERP / MES type systems.
• Conduct project analysis such as packaging, hardware and system implementation surveys.
• Identify and expedite issues through defined channels when necessary.
• Ensuring all project tracking systems are updated and maintained aligned with your workload.

🛠 Required Skills & Experience

We celebrate individuality and diversity, encouraging all 12,500+ employees to bring their unique selves to work. You have self‑confidence to challenge assumptions, great attention to detail, are a team‑player, friendly with an enthusiastic service‑minded "can do" manner towards colleagues, customers and suppliers. Smartly presented and professional outlook and attitude. Self‑motivated and keen to learn.

To excel in this role, you should :

• Have at least 5 years of experience working in an engineering role.
• Have a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in relevant electrical discipline.
• Have a minimum of HNC in relevant engineering discipline.
• Be able to demonstrate mechanical skills that have been acquired.
• Strong appetite to learn and use our own software and 3rd party software systems.
• You will take an innovative approach to problem solving and be able to utilise and share knowledge with others in the team and across the company.
• A basic understanding of TCP / IP networks.
• Ability to prioritise issues and escalate when necessary.
• End user and project team training skills.
• Excellent client facing skills.
• Full UK passport and UK driving license.

🌟 Nice to Have

• Knowledge of other Microsoft SQL tools including SSRS, SSAS, SSIS.
• Experience of industrial devices and communication protocols.
• Experience with project management philosophies such as Prince2, Agile.
• PLC skills, Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens.
• Understanding of Vision devices such as Sick, Cognex, Omron.

🏬 Who we are

We are a global team of problem‑solvers, passionate about transforming the future of food. Marel leads the industry in advanced food processing solutions, enabling sustainable and affordable food production worldwide. Join us and contribute to this meaningful mission.

At Marel, you’ll find purpose in your work and pride in your achievements. Here’s what you can expect :

• Freedom to take initiative and make an impact in a growing global business.
• Recognition for your contributions.
• Clear objectives and realistic demands.
• Access to decision‑makers and a global network of specialists.

📩 How to Apply

We’re excited to learn how you can contribute to our mission of smarter, safer food inspection. Apply now and join a team transforming the future of food processing.

📧 Questions? Contact: Maarten Krepel — [e-mail]

🌐 Learn more at: marel.com www.jbtc.com

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Connect with Talent Acquisition Specialist: www.linkedin.com/in/maartenkrepel

Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Join us – and be the driving force behind smarter, leaner food production.