Pharma Process Engineer: Scale-Up & Tech Transfer

UNAVAILABLE; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hovione in Cork, Ireland, seeks a Degree-qualified Process Engineer to lead the design, optimization and transfer of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. You will ensure right-first-time production, support scale-ups, and drive improvements across projects with cross‑functional teams.

The role requires pharma experience, strong knowledge of GMP/HSE, and the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders, including customers, while maintaining compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering.
• Mandatory pharma industry experience, incl. Fine Chemistry, Particle Engineering, Drug Product Development & Manufacturing, Process Development & Scale-up.
• Experience providing technical manufacturing support.
• Experience in equipment and technology design and in technology transfer/capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, optimize manufacturing processes.
• Ensure reliable, right-first-time production of intermediates and finished products.
• Support technology transfers, scale-up activities, and process improvements.
• Lead multiple process engineering projects and liaise directly with customers.
• Contribute to the design of new facilities and modification of existing installations.
• Ensure GMP/HSE compliance and prepare GMP documentation.
• Conduct risk assessments and lead CAPA investigations.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and support production activities.
• Drive productivity through process optimization and new technologies.
• Train operators and onboarding of new staff.

Skills

Process Engineering

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

GMP Compliance

HSE Awareness

Stakeholder Management

English Proficiency

Education

Science/Engineering degree, preferably Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hovione in Cork, Ireland, seeks a Degree-qualified Process Engineer to lead the design, optimization and transfer of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. You will ensure right-first-time production, support scale-ups, and drive improvements across projects with cross‑functional teams.

The role requires pharma experience, strong knowledge of GMP/HSE, and the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders, including customers, while maintaining compliant documentation.