Lead Process Engineer – Medical Device Manufacturing

Brightwater Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension contributions

Company share scheme

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment represents a well-established Irish medical device client seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Dublin. You will lead a team of technicians providing direct support to production and maintenance, using data-driven methods to resolve process issues and optimise uptime.

The role requires 10+ years in a similar position with hands-on equipment experience, strong people management, and a track record in regulated high‑volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in a similar role with people management.
• Hands-on equipment experience in high-volume regulated manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians to provide direct support to production and maintenance teams.
• Take a data-driven approach to investigation and resolution of process issues.
• Regularly review PM schedules to mitigate equipment failure and improve uptime.
• Collaborate with material suppliers to ensure machine/process capability and stability.
• Lead CAPA and complaint investigations.
• Own change control processes and ensure documentation/approvals.
• Lead training and development of technicians, conduct performance reviews, ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Data-driven investigations

CAPA investigations

Change control

Regulatory compliance

Maintenance & production support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Brightwater Recruitment represents a well-established Irish medical device client seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Dublin. You will lead a team of technicians providing direct support to production and maintenance, using data-driven methods to resolve process issues and optimise uptime.

The role requires 10+ years in a similar position with hands-on equipment experience, strong people management, and a track record in regulated high‑volume manufacturing.