Process Engineer

HRM Search Partners; Cork; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HRM Search Partners is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead design, commissioning, and validation of advanced liquid and powder processing systems on major capital projects in Ireland. You will act as the technical authority, collaborating with EPCM partners and cross-functional teams to deliver safe, hygienic facilities.

Responsibilities include ownership of processing systems, full validation lifecycle, and production readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Process, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years in capital project execution in Food & Beverage / Dairy / Nutrition / FMCG or Pharma.
• Hands-on with aseptic liquid processing, dry bulk handling, P&ID/PFD interpretation.
• Experience with EPCM relationships and formal qualification processes.
• Autonomy, strong communication under commissioning pressure, safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Technical ownership for liquid and dry processing systems across capex projects.
• Drive validation lifecycle (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ) and FAT/SAT trials.
• Prepare URS/RFQ, evaluate bids, manage scope, report risks and costs.
• Collaborate with EPCM partners, OEMs, and cross-functional teams.
• Build CMMS master data, PM routines, SOPs, and spare parts lists for handover.

Skills

Aseptic liquid processing

Dry bulk handling

P&ID/PFD interpretation

SCADA / MES / BMS interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree in Process / Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Project Management qualification (plus)

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead the design, commissioning, and validation of advanced liquid and powder processing systems across major capital investment projects. Acting as our technical authority, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and EPCM partners to deliver safe, hygienic, and high-performing production facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Ownership: Serve as the SME for liquid (UHT/DSI sterilization, CIP, blending) and dry processing (raw material handling, dosing, dust extraction) systems, ensuring alignment with hygienic design and GMP/HACCP rules.
• Commissioning & Qualification: Drive the full validation lifecycle (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) alongside FAT/SAT trials, troubleshooting startup issues to ensure target ramp-up rates.
• Project & CAPEX Execution: Prepare URS/RFQ documentation, perform technical bid evaluations, manage process scope change control, and report on risks, schedule, and cost.
• Integration & Collaboration: Work alongside EPCM partners, OEMs, and cross-functional teams (Operations, EHS, Quality, Utilities, Automation) to resolve layout, tie-in, and interface challenges.
• Operational Readiness: Build CMMS master data, PM routines, SOPs, and spare parts lists to ensure smooth operational handover.

What You Bring

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Process, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (Project Management qualification is a plus).
• Experience: 5+ years in capital project execution within Food & Beverage, Dairy, Nutrition, FMCG, or Pharma manufacturing.
• Technical Expertise: Hands‑on experience with aseptic liquid processing, dry bulk handling, P&ID/PFD interpretation, and automation interfaces (SCADA, MES, BMS).
• Track Record: Proven ability managing greenfield/brownfield installations, EPCM relationships, and formal qualification processes.
• Capabilities: High autonomy, strong communication skills under commissioning pressure, and a safety‑first mindset.