Overview The Outsourced Technical Services (OTS) Department at PM Group partners with Global leaders across a range of industries to find the best people for their current and ongoing business needs. Partnering with PM Group and our clients means that you will be involved in the biggest and best projects in Ireland and elsewhere. We offer excellent benefits and long term assignments.
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Junior Project Engineer to join our project delivery team supporting a global food and beverage manufacturing client based in Cork. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience delivering Operational Excellence (OPEX), Continuous Improvement (CI), process optimisation, and capital improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with production, engineering, quality, maintenance, and operations teams to identify improvement opportunities, support project execution, and help deliver measurable performance improvements across safety, quality, productivity, cost, and sustainability metrics.
- Support the planning, coordination, and execution of OPEX and Continuous Improvement projects across manufacturing operations
- Assist in identifying process improvement opportunities through data analysis, observations, and stakeholder engagement
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence initiatives
- Collect, analyse, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and operational performance
- Develop and maintain project documentation including schedules, action trackers, risk registers, and progress reports
- Support root cause analysis and problem-solving activities using structured methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, and DMAIC
- Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to implement sustainable process improvements
- Participate in factory trials, process validation activities, and continuous improvement workshops
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables while escalating risks where appropriate
- Ensure all project activities comply with site safety standards, food safety requirements, and quality management systems
- Contribute to team meetings, project reviews, and stakeholder presentations
- Support change management activities and employee engagement initiatives relating to continuous improvement projects.
Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Chemical, Process, or related discipline)
- 2-4 years' experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or project environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
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