Process Optimization Engineer

Tirlán; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tirlán, based in Ballyragget, Ireland, seeks a Process Technical Engineer to drive plant performance through development and improvement of manufacturing processes and automated systems. You will support Operations in achieving site KPIs and contribute to improvement projects across the facility.

The Ballyragget site handles Cheese, Butter, Milk Protein and Whey Powder production, with a focus on safety, data-driven decision making and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Food Science, Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in monitoring MES KPI data, reporting, analysis and performance trending.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement environments.

Responsibilities

• Promote and implement best-practice Health & Safety policies and procedures across the site.
• Provide technical support in troubleshooting day-to-day process issues, working closely with Process Technical and Production teams.
• Collaborate with Quality and Production teams in prioritisation, development, design, and testing of new processes.
• Analyse production data to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements that maximise yield and reduce waste.
• Demonstrate knowledge of DMAIC and apply to process equipment performance.
• Develop MES dashboards and reporting tools to streamline workflows and reporting processes.
• Identify and participate in projects focused on innovation, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Data analysis

MES dashboards

DMAIC methodologies

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Third-level qualification in Food Science/Engineering

Tools

MES

Job description

Tirlán, based in Ballyragget, Ireland, seeks a Process Technical Engineer to drive plant performance through development and improvement of manufacturing processes and automated systems. You will support Operations in achieving site KPIs and contribute to improvement projects across the facility.

The Ballyragget site handles Cheese, Butter, Milk Protein and Whey Powder production, with a focus on safety, data-driven decision making and operational excellence.