Biopharma Process Engineer – Start-up Facility, Ireland

QCS Staffing; Ireland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing is seeking a Process Engineer for an Ireland-based 6–9 month life sciences contract. The role focuses on design, commissioning, and qualification for a new manufacturing facility startup, with emphasis on equipment design reviews and compliance remediation.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, apply deep process engineering knowledge to unit processes and utilities, and work within a life sciences project environment in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-academic process engineering experience in biopharmaceutical processing design, construction and start-up.
• Proven ability to lead and influence teams.
• Deep understanding of unit process and utility operations in biopharma.
• Knowledge of DCS/PLC process control platforms and SDLC methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering services for design, commissioning and qualification for startup of a new manufacturing facility.
• Manage equipment design reviews and identify gaps, developing technical solutions for compliance.
• Support project execution to close compliance gaps and remediation of process equipment.
• Keep all project stakeholders informed and consulted on key process activities and decisions.

Skills

Process engineering

Leadership

Unit processes & utilities

DCS/PLC knowledge

Job description

QCS Staffing is seeking a Process Engineer for an Ireland-based 6–9 month life sciences contract. The role focuses on design, commissioning, and qualification for a new manufacturing facility startup, with emphasis on equipment design reviews and compliance remediation.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, apply deep process engineering knowledge to unit processes and utilities, and work within a life sciences project environment in Ireland.