Process Development Engineer - GMP & Process Optimization

Manpower - Ireland; Waterford; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower - Ireland in Waterford seeks a Process Development Engineer (Shift) to lead process optimisation and support manufacturing operations at a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical site. The role involves driving improvement initiatives, troubleshooting complex challenges, and supporting technology transfers and new product introductions.

The ideal candidate has a degree in chemical/industrial/pharmaceutical engineering with proven pharma manufacturing experience and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing, process development, process engineering, or technical operations.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading improvement projects in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Advanced degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline (Desirable).
• Experience with aseptic manufacturing and lyophilisation (Desirable).
• Knowledge of DoE, statistical analysis, and pharmaceutical product development (Desirable).
• Project management experience and stakeholder engagement skills (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical leadership and support to operations teams.
• Drive root cause investigations, problem-solving activities, and CAPA implementation.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and cycle times.
• Support capital projects, process development programmes, and plant trials.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for manufacturing processes, product quality attributes, and critical process parameters.
• Support new product introductions, clinical supply projects, product enhancements, and technology transfers.
• Develop and monitor key performance metrics.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve manufacturing and development operations.
• Ensure all activities comply with GMP requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Technical leadership

Process development

Education

Bachelors in Chemical/Industrial/Pharmaceutical Engineering

Advanced degree in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacy

Job description

Manpower - Ireland in Waterford seeks a Process Development Engineer (Shift) to lead process optimisation and support manufacturing operations at a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical site. The role involves driving improvement initiatives, troubleshooting complex challenges, and supporting technology transfers and new product introductions.

The ideal candidate has a degree in chemical/industrial/pharmaceutical engineering with proven pharma manufacturing experience and strong problem-solving skills.