Manufacturing Projects Scientist Engineer

Russell Tobin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

PrideGlobal is seeking a Process Engineer (Manufacturing Projects Scientist Engineer) in Dublin for a 12-month contract to support New Product Introduction in a biologics manufacturing environment.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, manage NPIs, and ensure smooth transitions from development to commercial-scale production using GMP practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Science/Engineering.
• 3–4 years in Upstream or Downstream manufacturing.
• 3–4 years in New Product Introductions (NPIs).
• GMP biologics manufacturing equipment and process automation knowledge.
• Ability to support complex technical investigations.
• Strong knowledge of DeltaV, MES Syncade, and SAP.
• Proficiency in writing Paper Batch Records (PBRs) and SOPs.
• Experience with MES Electronic Batch Records (EBRs) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvements, start-ups, and changes for NPIs with cross-functional teams.
• Support NPI risk assessments to ensure proper controls before manufacturing.
• Assist product change-over protocols for transitions to new product manufacturing.
• Represent Manufacturing in cross-functional meetings and capture end-user requirements.
• Prepare manufacturing documentation for development, engineering, and PPQ batches.
• Identify and drive process improvement projects tied to NPI.
• Write process impact assessments for new product introduction.
• Provide SME input to optimize new manufacturing processes and documentation.
• Train BPAs on new procedures and support audits.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Technical Services, Supply Chain, Regulatory, HR and Finance.
• Support implementation of new technologies, including Single-Use tech.

Skills

GMP knowledge

NPI experience

DeltaV

MES Syncade

SAP

PBR/SOP writing

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Science/Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

MES Syncade

SAP

Job description

Process Engineer (Manufacturing Projects Scientist Engineer) - New Product Introduction (NPI) | Biologics Manufacturing

Dublin 15 | 12-Month Contract

We're looking for a Manufacturing Projects Scientist Engineer to join a growing Manufacturing team supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) within a biologics manufacturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong technical background and hands‑on experience in GMP manufacturing to play a key role in bringing new products from development through to commercial‑scale production.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partnering with cross‑functional teams (Manufacturing, Engineering, QA, QC, Regulatory, Supply Chain) to drive process improvements, new product start‑ups, and process changes
• Supporting NPI risk assessments to ensure the right controls are in place before manufacturing begins
• Supporting product change‑over protocols for a smooth transition from sustaining to new product manufacturing
• Representing Manufacturing at cross‑functional meetings, ensuring end‑user requirements are well understood
• Supporting process technology transfer and preparing manufacturing documentation for development, engineering, and PPQ batches
• Identifying and driving process improvement projects tied to NPI
• Writing process impact assessments to support new product introduction
• Providing SME input to teams optimizing new manufacturing processes, procedures, and documentation
• Training BPAs on new procedures
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Working with cross‑functional teams on introducing new consumables and raw materials
• Championing a "Right First Time" culture and leading with Operational Excellence (OE) principles
• Owning and driving change controls, CAPAs, investigations, and improvement projects
• Working to minimize human error and remove sources of error from operations
• Acting as Departmental Approver for operations procedures, electronic batch records, and other GMP documentation
• Supporting sustaining operations as needed to protect product supply
• Building strong relationships across Quality, Engineering, Technical Services, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, HR, and Finance
• Supporting the implementation of new technologies, including Single‑Use technology

What You'll Bring

• Currently completing (or recently completed) a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 3-4 years' experience in an Upstream (US) or Downstream (DS) manufacturing capacity
• 3-4 years' experience working on New Product Introductions (NPIs)
• In-depth theoretical knowledge of GMP biologics manufacturing equipment and process automation
• Proven ability to support the closeout of complex technical investigations
• Strong working knowledge of systems such as DeltaV, MES Syncade, and SAP
• Proficiency in writing Paper Batch Records (PBRs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Experience writing MES Electronic Batch Records (EBRs) is a plus, though not essential
• Strong communication, organizational, and planning skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels
• Proven success working in a team environment, with strong leadership and influencing skills
• Problem‑solving and project management ability, with lean manufacturing experience essential
• Excellent presentation skills

If you're a driven engineer looking to make a real impact on new product launches in a fast‑paced biologics manufacturing setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and its affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

PrideGlobal and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Additional Notes

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.