Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Please note that this is an on-site role based in Kerry.

Process Engineer secondment into a highly automated pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Kerry, supporting production, optimisation and continuous improvement.

About the Role

• Maintain and support DCS and process control systems, ensuring compliance with site standards and procedures
• Provide technical support to operational and engineering teams to ensure efficient manufacturing performance and schedule adherence
• Support process systems, equipment and control infrastructure across manufacturing operations
• Lead investigations, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)
• Support process optimisation initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, energy savings and operational performance
• Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Support technology transfer, new process introduction and operational readiness activities
• Coordinate and support commissioning, qualification and validation activities
• Ensure GMP computerised systems are maintained in compliance with data integrity and site requirements
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including SOPs, functional specifications and operational procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support process reliability and equipment performance
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, environmental, health & safety and site standards at all times

Required Experience

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience working within pharmaceutical, biotech or regulated manufacturing environments
• Strong technical understanding of process systems, instrumentation and manufacturing operations
• Experience supporting process engineering projects, commissioning and validation activities
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability within live manufacturing environments
• Experience working with process control systems such as DCS or PLC platforms
• Ability to independently manage and progress technical projects and operational initiatives
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge or continuous improvement experience preferred
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience within drug manufacturing or sterile manufacturing environments
• Exposure to startup, expansion or technology transfer projects
• Familiarity with GMP computerised systems and data integrity requirements
• Experience supporting highly automated manufacturing operations