Mechanical Projects Engineer
Kepak Group, Ireland
Job Description
Kepak Group is a professional, and dynamic business that has grown into one of Europe's leading food processing companies. We are a family-owned, future-facing company.
Our ambition is to continue to grow through the success of our people. Career development, training, health, safety, and wellness of our Kepak team are at the heart of the company’s culture.
In line with our growth plan, we are increasing our group engineering function and are seeking experienced and dynamic project managers, an electrical project engineer and a mechanical project engineer to join our team to oversee and deliver capital projects within a (FMCG) Fast Moving Consumer Goods business and aligning to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Reporting to Engineering Project Manager IOI
This role can be based out any of our sites as there will be travel to all the production sites in Ireland.
About the Role
The purpose of this role is to implement overall organisation of the mechanical engineering functions within the Kepak group. The holder must ensure that the necessary human, financial and material resources for the mechanical function is outlined and agreed with your manager. Promote best structural /mechanical practices across the group; in conjunction with each plant's maintenance manager and operations team, review and take corrective action of the preventive and predictive maintenance program for all mechanical equipment. Ensure compliance for all statutory / insurance requirements. Become totally proficient in the use of all control/ maintenance systems used throughout the group.
The mechanical engineer will plan, organise, lead, coordinate and control all activities concerned with mechanical projects. The mechanical engineer will participate in the conceptual development of all mechanical projects and lead its organisation, scheduling and implementation. He/she is the key point of contact with the contractors and will build and create strong, assertive, and positive relationships. They ensure that the sites meet and exceeds quality, environmental, health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities amp; Accountabilities
- Design, implement, maintain, and improve mechanical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for industrial purposes, measure loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
- Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
- Follow and implement the 5 stages of project management, Initiation, Planning, Implementation, Monitoring and Close out Phases.
- Obtain planning and or building regulations approval when required.
- Prepare and allocate budgets for your allocated projects.
- Choose appropriate materials based on structural specifications for each project.
- Manage, record, report and track cash flow related to your projects.
- Coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
- Inspect completed projects / installations and observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
- Provide technical assistance to mechanical equipment problems within the company-owned facilities.
- Issue repair reports at the conclusion of critical jobs for proper historical documentation
- Identify engineered resolutions to recurring mechanical issues.
- Work with wider engineering team to improve plant/equipment reliability through historical trending and improved maintenance procedures.
- Lead and participate in mechanical failure analysis and vulnerability studies.
- Execute mechanical equipment maintenance strategies (predictive and preventive)
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory bodies.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Other duties or projects as assigned.
Requirements
Skills / Knowledge/ Experience/ Academic Requirements:
Essential:
- 3rd level qualification in Electrical Engineering, or Strong Trades background.
- 5+ years relevant experience in a similar role
- Awareness of operational safety requirements in a manufacturing environment and ability to apply and follow procedures and requirements as per regulatory bodies.
- Experienced in AutoCAD
- Strong desire to be a part of a high growth company with an entrepreneurial spirit and a fast-paced,