Process Engineer (3 Year Contract)

UNAVAILABLE; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone Specialized Nutrition in Macroom, Ireland, is delivering a major greenfield liquid nutrition facility. The Process Engineer will own the process scope, work with cross-functional teams and EPCM partners to deliver energy efficient, regulatory compliant processing lines (wet and dry) and support commissioning and ramp‑up.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years in process engineering, experience with CAPEX, FAT/SAT, DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ, and strong collaboration across Operations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Process/Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical or equivalent)
• Minimum 5+ years in project/process engineering roles in food & beverage, dairy, chemical, pharmaceutical, FMCG or nutrition manufacturing
• Experience with greenfield/brownfield deployment
• Experience with CAPEX projects / SHERPA preferred
• Experience with commissioning and qualification (FAT/SAT, DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Ability to lead technical discussions with suppliers

Responsibilities

• Act as the key technical & process expert for process engineering across the project lifecycle.
• Ensure alignment with Danone Engineering Standards, hygienic design principles, and food & operator safety regulations.
• Support the Project Manager in execution & integration of process systems (wet & dry).
• Support design, installation, commissioning, qualification & ramp up of the process (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Support FAT/SAT, performance testing, and final qualification (PA & FA).
• Troubleshoot process performance issues during installation, commissioning, and startup to meet targets.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, EHS, R&I, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Process engineering

CAPEX

Liquid processing

P&ID

SCADA

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SCADA

MES

PLC

EPCM tools

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

Danone Specialized Nutrition is delivering a major greenfieldinvestment to build anext‑generationliquid nutrition manufacturing facility, characterized byhigh‑hygiene, aseptic and UHT processes, andstate‑of‑the‑artutilities and environmental control systems.

The Process Engineeris responsible forimplementing theprocessscope of the project.

You will work closely withtheinternal cross functional project team, EPCM partners,suppliers, andOEMstodeliver,energy efficiency and regulatory compliancewithin the process scope. This position is a specified purpose, fixed term contract until the end of 2029.

About You

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Technical Ownership –Process

• Act as thekeytechnical& processexpertforProcessEngineering(Liquid/Powder)across the project lifecycle.

• Ensure alignment withDanone Engineering Standards, hygienic design principles, and food&operatorsafetyregulations.

Project Execution & Commissioning

• SupporttheProject Managerinexecution& integration of

• ProcessSystems :

• Wet Process_BulkLiquid/Acid’s& Oils- Reception/Storage/Blending,Oil & Liquid dosing,Dissolving,Emulsification,Homogenization,Sterilization (UHT/DSI),CIP Systems,waterspreparation.

• Dry Process_WarehouseDesign-Flows & RackingSystems,Raw Material Handling(Big Bag / 25 kg handling),Pre Batching,Pick & Place, Lifting Aids, Robotics,Conveyor systems, Dust Extraction Systems, Compactors/Bailers,Scanning Systems & MES

• Supportthedesign,installation, commissioning,qualification& ramp up oftheprocess(DQ,IQ, OQ, PQ)

• Support FAT/SAT, performance testing, and finalqualification. (PA & FA)

• Troubleshootprocessperformance issues duringinstallation, commissioning, andstartupto meet performance targets.

Cross‑FunctionalCollaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Quality, EHS, R&I, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensureprocessmeetssafety,quality, operational,environmentaland hygienic requirements.

• Collaborate with EPCMpartners OEMs, contractors & consultantsfor sequencing,tie‑ins, layout& installationconflicts, and commissioning plans.

• Supportinterface between related systemsi.e.Utility, Automation,Electrical, Packingteams on interdependent systems (BMS, SCADA, EMS).

CAPEX Support & Governance

• SupportprocessCAPEX package scope, planning, and reporting.

• Provide technical input and support into cost/forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, and risk registers.

• Supportchangecontrol andensureallProcesschanges are fully assessed and documented.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Support technical aspects of tenders forprocess equipment systems(URS,RFQ,SoW, technical bid evaluations, clarifications).

• SupportRegionalEngineering and C&P (CAPEX Procurement) for supplierselectionand contract alignment.

• Support OEM/vendor deliverables for documentation, training, spare parts, and commissioning.

Standards, Compliance & Safety

• Ensurecompliancewith:

• Danone Engineering Standards

• GMP/HACCP and hygiene zoning rules

• Local/European mechanical and ventilation regulations

• EmbedSafety by DesignandQuality by Designprinciplesthroughout engineering,installationand commissioning activities.

Operational Readiness & Handover

• Ensure full compliance with GMP/HACCP, hygienic design principlesand local/EU regulations.

• Ensure documentation, validation, and qualification requirements are completed to a high standard.

• Ensure smooth handover of all process systems to Operations and Maintenance.

• Support development of SOPs, PM plans, training materials, spare parts lists, and CMMS master data.

• Capture lessons learned to support long‑termplant performance and reliability.

Reporting & Decision Support

• Provide structured updates to the Project Manager on process progress, risks, commissioning readiness, and mitigation plans.

• Providetechnical insights to support strategic and operationaldecision‑makingthroughout project phases.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering(Process/Mechanical/Electrical/Chemicalorequivalent)
• Project Management Qualification -advantageous
• Minimum5+ years of experience inprojectengineering/ process engineeringimplementationroles within food&beverage, dairy,chemical orpharmaceutical,FMCGor nutrition manufacturing
• Previousexperience in process implementation in a greenfield/brownfieldsite
• Proven experienceinCAPEX projects / SHERPAqualified preferred,
• Proventrack recordofliquid processing, aseptic technologies
• Experience working with EPCM partners, OEMs,cross‑functionalteams and external engineering partners.
• Strong experience in;

• • Liquid processing systems

• • Dry Material handling systems
• Strong understanding of liquid/powderprocessing systems, plant design
• Experience with commissioning and qualification (FAT/SAT,DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Ability to interpret engineering documents (P&IDs, PFDs, layouts,technicalspecs)
• Strong troubleshooting skills during installation and startup
• Familiarity with project management principles and CAPEX processes
• Awarenessof automation and process control (PLC/SCADA/MES)
• Ability to lead technical discussions with suppliers
• Ability to work autonomously
• Commitment to strong safety and quality culture

About Us, We offer and What's next

Danone is a large, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company with market leading brands across four divisions: Essential Dairy and Plant Based Products, Waters, Specialised Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. Specialised Nutrition offers nutritional solutions with the shared goal of improving the health and well‑being of vulnerable individuals, from the first day of pregnancy into old age. We are looking for high calibre, dedicated and experienced personnel to complement our existing workforce.

At Danone we are passionate in our commitment to sustainability with the belief in building a healthier future through food. Our eating and drinking choices have an impact on our own health, the health of our society and the health of our planet.

Ensuring an inclusive working culture that is accessible to all is important to us. Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note, owing to the high volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.