Packaging Engineer

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe; Galway; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Galway is seeking a Packaging Engineer on a 6-month contract. You will optimize manual and automated packaging lines in the pharmaceutical industry. Key qualifications include a degree in engineering and strong experience with packaging technologies. This role offers an opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and deliver critical improvements in equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with packaging technologies and automation systems.
• Proven knowledge of GMP, quality systems, and continuous improvement tools.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Boost OEE and operator availability across packaging and visual inspection operations.
• Lead process improvements for manual, semi-automatic, and automated inspection equipment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams.

Skills

Packaging technologies

Automation systems

GMP knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Power BI

SAP

MS Office

Education

Degree in mechanical, mechatronics, packaging, or related engineering field

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Packaging Engineer to join our West Galway team on a 6-month contract and play a key role in optimizing our manual and automated packaging and visual inspection lines across high‑end pharmaceutical/medical device platforms.

Responsibilities

• Boost OEE and operator availability across packaging and visual inspection operations.
• Lead process improvements for manual, semi‑automatic, and automated inspection equipment.
• Partner with leading suppliers (Optel, Marchesini, Brevetti, Mettler Toledo, Mikron, Harro Hofliger, etc.).
• Deliver equipment reliability through preventative maintenance, root cause analysis, and technical problem‑solving.
• Lead or support capital equipment projects and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, SMED, FMEA).
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and quality systems, managing CAPAs, IRs, and documentation.

Requirements

• Degree in mechanical, mechatronics, packaging, or related engineering field.
• Strong experience with packaging technologies and automation systems.
• Proven knowledge of GMP, quality systems, and continuous improvement tools.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Power BI, SAP, and MS Office.

For a confidential conversation about the role please apply for the role or contact Owen Clancy at [e-mail]. By applying to this job post you agree that Sterling Engineering may process your personal data for recruitment purpose.

Seniority level

Mid‑senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering and Project Management

Industries

Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing