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Mechanical Process Project Engineer

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Cork, County Cork

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Mechanical Process Project Engineer

Pharmaceutical - Food and Beverage - Dairy & Nutrition

Long Term Contract - Cork

NIRAS are a specialist engineering consultancy; focussed on the design and delivery of advanced, process engineering driven projects, providing Project Management, Engineering Design, Project and Managed Service resources to the Brewing, Distilling, Food & Beverage and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing industries across Ireland and internationally. One of Europe's largest consulting firms NIRAS employs over 3000 permanent staff and over 25,000 experts across our network including its 4 offices in Ireland and 51 offices in 32 countries across the globe.

Role

Due to expansion and internal progression, NIRAS requires an experienced Mechanical Process Project Engineer to support one of our clients, a major food products producer in the delivery of process optimization, continuous improvement, and capital project initiatives on site at their state of the art manufacturing facility in Cork.

Responsibilities

  * The Mechanical Process Project Engineer will be responsible for all aspects Technical Ownership of Capital Projects, CAPEX Support & Governance, Project Execution & Commissioning, Procurement & Supplier Management Compliance & Safety, Operational Readiness as well as, cross-functional collaboration, standards, & handover, reporting & decision support

  * Be responsible for implementation of engineering solutions, Process & Facilities Troubleshooting, Capital Projects delivery, P&ID standardization and advances, stakeholder coordination, continuous improvements centered on safety, quality, efficiency, and operational performance.

  * Will work cross-functionally with Production, Operations, Quality, Maintenance and external vendors.

  * Lead projects from concept through commissioning and validation ensuring compliance with GMP, food safety, regulatory and client engineering standards.

Requirements:

Successful applicants will :-

  * Hold a Degree or Higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.

  * Possess a proven track record in CAPEX and equipment installations from concept through implementation and validation

  * Have 5- 10 years engineering experience in Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical Dairy Manufacturing.

  * Be experienced in process optimization and process performance improvement.

  * Be experienced in engaging OEMs, partners, and cross‑functional teams.

  *  Have proven expertise in contractor and OEM safe working standards.

  *  Be experience in commissioning and qualification (FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ).

  * Have the ability to interpret engineering documents (P&IDs, PFDs, layouts, technical specs).

  * Be proficient in RFQ documentation.

  * Possess strong troubleshooting abilities and proactive problem‑solving skills

  * Have familiarity with project management principles and CAPEX processes.

  * Possess a strong understanding of automation and process control (PLC/SCADA).

  * Be well-acquainted with CIP systems and hygienic process design.

  * Have the ability to lead technical discussions with vendors, contractors and specialist suppliers.

  * Have strong leadership and team‑management abilities.

  * Be an effective communicator with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

  * Hold strong influencing skills and abilities to align cross‑functional teams.

  * Have an ability to manage conflict constructively.

  * Hold strong stakeholder‑management and relationship‑building skills.

  * Be committed to a safety‑first culture.

What To Do Next:

If you are an ambitious Mechanical Process Project Engineer, searching for new and exciting projects that will challenge you and expand your engineering knowledge, we encourage you to apply and come join us at NIRAS.

For a confidential discussion regarding this and our many other exciting opportunities, please contact Philip Cahill at (phone number removed)

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