Kerry · 9 hours ago
Project Engineer
Rochester, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$64K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expKerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The Project Engineer will manage capital and operational projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and sustainability in operations.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Plan, design, and execute capital and operational projects from concept through commissioning
Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans
Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery
Ensure all projects meet MDA and USDA requirements, including sanitary design, food safety, and inspection readiness
Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to integrate compliance into engineering solutions
Maintain documentation for audits, inspections, and regulatory submissions
Design and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality
Support installation, validation, and troubleshooting of equipment and systems
Apply sanitary design principles to all facility and equipment modifications
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety teams to align engineering projects with plant needs
Provide technical training and guidance to plant personnel on new systems and equipment
Incorporate OSHA and environmental standards into project execution
Drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives within plant operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing or other regulated industries
Knowledge of MDA and USDA food plant regulations, sanitary design principles, and HACCP standards
Strong project management skills with proven experience in budgeting and scheduling
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Proficiency with CAD software, project management tools, and MS Office Suite
Preferred
Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
A 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
Employee Share Plan
Life, disability, and accident insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Kerry
The most innovative portfolio of Taste & Nutrition technologies and Ingredients & Actives for the global food, and beverage industries.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (14)
2024 (13)
2023 (10)
2022 (12)
2021 (22)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-15IPO
Leadership Team
Gerry Behan
Global President and CEO
Alan Barrett
Chief Operating Officer Kerry Ingredients & Flavors - Asia Pacific
Recent News
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2025-10-27
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