Graduate Process Engineer: Energy & Data Optimisation

Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner; Cork; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Protea Recruitment is partnering with an established Cork-based manufacturer in the food and drinks sector to recruit a Graduate Process Engineer. This hands-on role is ideal for a new graduate or someone with around a year of experience, based at the Cork site.

You'll work with experienced engineers and the operations team to improve plant performance, reduce energy use and drive data-led improvements on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• A completed or soon-to-be-completed qualification in Process, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• An interest in manufacturing and a practical approach to solving problems.
• Confidence with data and ability to explain what it shows; Power BI is a plus.
• Ability to commute to Cork site or relocate.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and analysing production and energy data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting projects that improve process efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Tracking the results of changes on site and sharing findings with engineering and operations teams.
• Supporting the site's work towards ISO 50001 energy management certification through data analysis, reporting and documentation.

Skills

Data analysis

Power BI

Problem solving

Manufacturing interest

Education

Process/Chemical/Mechanical Eng degree

Job description

Protea Recruitment is partnering with an established Cork-based manufacturer in the food and drinks sector to recruit a Graduate Process Engineer. This hands-on role is ideal for a new graduate or someone with around a year of experience, based at the Cork site.

You'll work with experienced engineers and the operations team to improve plant performance, reduce energy use and drive data-led improvements on the shop floor.