Process Engineer – GMP & Continuous Improvement (Spray Drying)

Danone; Macroom; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Life assurance

Income protection

Job summary

Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom Ltd seeks a Process Engineer to drive process excellence in a state-of-the-art spray drying facility. You will lead projects, implement GMP guidelines, and collaborate with suppliers to optimise capital and operational investments.

The role requires a degree in engineering and 2+ years in regulated process engineering, with strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills. Excellent teamwork and a safety-first approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering function.
• 2+ years mechanical/process engineering in regulated industries (food & beverage, pharma, biotech).
• GMP manufacturing experience and familiarity with regulatory/code requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver process excellence in a spray drying facility by leading key projects and ensuring budgeted delivery.
• Implement Danone engineering guidelines and GMPs across projects.
• Coordinate tenders, discuss layout, P&ID, utilities and ensure optimized capex/opex.
• Analyse offers and assist in contractor selection with project SSD.
• Organise start-up, qualification, and validation tests for new equipment.
• Support production ramp-up and knowledge transfer to plant staff.

Skills

GMP experience

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom Ltd seeks a Process Engineer to drive process excellence in a state-of-the-art spray drying facility. You will lead projects, implement GMP guidelines, and collaborate with suppliers to optimise capital and operational investments.

The role requires a degree in engineering and 2+ years in regulated process engineering, with strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills. Excellent teamwork and a safety-first approach are essential.