Process Engineer

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

Process Development Engineer (Shift)

Location: Waterford, Ireland
Shift Pattern: 24/7 Continental Shift (2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Days Off)

The Opportunity

We are looking for experienced Process Development Engineers to join our clients Waterford manufacturing site. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing, process development, technical operations, or engineering support who are looking to take ownership of key improvement initiatives and drive operational excellence.

As a technical leader, you will support manufacturing operations, lead process optimisation projects, troubleshoot complex manufacturing challenges, and play a critical role in new product introductions, technology transfers, and continuous improvement programmes.

Key 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.

About You

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Advanced degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.

• Experience with aseptic manufacturing and lyophilisation.

• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DoE), statistical analysis, and pharmaceutical product development.

• Project management experience and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Apply?

• Join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing site.

• Work on high-impact process improvement and development projects.

• Influence manufacturing performance, product quality, and operational excellence.

• Competitive salary plus shift premium.

• Excellent opportunities for career growth and development.

We're particularly interested in hearing from experienced pharmaceutical engineers and technical specialists who have a proven track record of delivering process improvements and supporting manufacturing excellence in GMP-regulated environments.