Process Project Engineer

Morgan McKinley; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is hiring a Process Engineer to drive CAPEX project delivery for a major greenfield liquid nutrition facility in Ireland. You will lead process systems, coordinate with EPCM partners and OEMs, and ensure commissioning and qualification from design through ramp-up.

The role focuses on end-to-end implementation, with strong emphasis on hygienic design, GMP compliance, and readiness for operations. 5+ years in process/project engineering is expected.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in process, mechanical, chemical, electrical or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in process or project engineering in food, dairy, pharma, FMCG or nutrition.
• Greenfield or brownfield project delivery experience.
• Strong CAPEX project experience, commissioning, and OEM coordination.
• FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ/PQ experience.
• Knowledge of liquid processing systems and hygienic design (UHT/CIP desirable).
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, PFDs, and technical drawings.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as process engineering lead for liquid and powder systems across the project lifecycle.
• Support design, installation, commissioning, and qualification (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Participate in FAT/SAT, performance testing, and startup troubleshooting.
• Support integration of blending, dosing, UHT, CIP, and material handling.
• Work closely with EPCM partners, OEMs, and contractors on design and execution.
• Support CAPEX scope, planning, risk management, and change control.
• Ensure GMP, HACCP, hygienic design, and safety standards.
• Support operational readiness including SOPs, training, documentation, and handover.

Skills

Process engineering

CAPEX projects

GMP/HACCP

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree (Process/Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical)

Job description

We are hiring a Process Engineer with strong experience in CAPEX project delivery, commissioning and qualification (FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ), and liquid processing systems (UHT, aseptic, CIP) to support a major greenfield build of a next-generation liquid nutrition manufacturing facility in Ireland. The site will feature high-hygiene process systems, advanced utilities, and automation.

This role will focus on end-to-end process implementation, working with internal project teams, EPCM partners, OEMs, and suppliers to deliver systems from design through to commissioning, qualification, and ramp-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as process engineering lead for liquid and powder systems across the project lifecycle
• Support design, installation, commissioning, and qualification (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Participate in FAT/SAT, performance testing, and startup troubleshooting
• Support integration of systems including blending, dosing, UHT, CIP, and material handling
• Work closely with EPCM partners, OEMs, and contractors on design and execution
• Support CAPEX scope, planning, risk management, and change control
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, hygienic design, and safety standards
• Support operational readiness including SOPs, training, documentation, and handover

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Process, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or related)
• 5+ years’ experience in process/project engineering within food, dairy, pharma, FMCG, chemical, or nutrition
• Experience in greenfield or brownfield project delivery
• Strong exposure to CAPEX projects, commissioning, and OEM coordination
• Experience with FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ/PQ
• Knowledge of liquid processing systems and hygienic design (UHT/CIP desirable)
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, PFDs, and technical drawings
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills