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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.\nAbout the role\nAs a Senior Project Engineer, you’ll own high-impact capital projects from idea to start-up ($50K-$5MM) across Kerry’s Stocks & Broths manufacturing network in Harrisonburg, VA. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role where you’ll modernize process and packing capabilities-spanning liquids processing, aseptic systems, automation, utilities, and safety improvements-and help turn great concepts into reliable, day-one performance. If you’re energized by building what’s next and seeing your work come to life on the plant floor, you’ll thrive here. This is an onsite position based at our Harrisonburg, VA manufacturing site.\nKey responsibilities\nOwn capital projects end-to-end-from concept and scope through design, installation, commissioning, and seamless handoff to Operations.\nBring people together across Manufacturing, R&D, Finance, HSE, Quality, and Maintenance to define the need, align on priorities, and turn it into an executable plan.\nBuild and drive scope, budget, and schedule-balancing speed, cost, and quality while clearing roadblocks and accelerating decisions.\nCreate crisp engineering and capital-approval deliverables (charters, estimates, justifications, specifications) that set projects up for success.\nLead vendors, contractors, and internal experts-coordinating procurement, construction, and installation to deliver right-first-time execution.\nSpot risk early and manage it proactively-ensuring safe execution and compliance with Kerry standards, OSHA/HSE requirements, and GMPs.\nKeep stakeholders aligned with clear updates, smart escalation, and change management that protects schedule, cost, and outcomes.\nLead start-up and early equipment management to deliver stable, repeatable performance-and a confident ramp-up for the manufacturing teams.\nQualifications and skills\n\nB.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical) from an ABET-accredited university.\n\n4+ years leading capital projects ($100K+) in a manufacturing environment-project engineering and/or project management.\nProject management training or certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.\nClear, confident communicator with strong technical writing and stakeholder management skills.\nManufacturing experience in food, beverages, consumer goods, chemical, or pharmaceutical environments preferred.\nExposure to aseptic bulk packing equipment preferred.\nThe typical base salary hiring range for this role is $88,100 to $144,800 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).\nKerry is an equal opportunity employer. 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