Process Tech Engineer: Optimize Dairy Plant (18M)

Tirlán; Ballyragget; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tirlán, a leading dairy and food co-operative, is hiring a Process Technical Engineer for Ballyragget on a fixed-term basis. You will drive plant performance by developing and improving manufacturing processes and automated systems, supporting KPI delivery, and leading operational excellence projects across the facility.

The role requires 3–5 years in food manufacturing, a relevant degree, and strong data analytics with MES KPI expertise.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Food Science, Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years' experience in a food manufacturing, dairy processing, pharmaceutical, or similar process-driven environment.
• Experience monitoring MES KPI data, reporting, analysis and performance trending.
• Strong ability to interpret data to identify opportunities and improvements.
• Proven troubleshooting skills with root-cause identification and corrective actions.
• Strong information management and analytical capabilities.
• Highly motivated, self-driven with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or process improvement environments.
• Six Sigma qualification or certification would be a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Promote and implement best-practice Health & Safety policies across the site.
• Provide technical support in troubleshooting day-to-day process issues with Process Technical and Production teams.
• Collaborate with Quality and Production teams on development, design and testing of new processes.
• Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and implement yield-improving improvements.
• Apply DMAIC methodologies to characterisation and optimisation of process equipment.
• Plan, implement and evaluate agreed process changes with Production teams.
• Develop MES dashboards and reporting tools to streamline workflows and reporting.
• Identify and participate in projects focused on innovation, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Monitor, trend and report MES KPI data across key manufacturing processes.
• Use data-driven insights to recommend performance improvements.
• Troubleshoot process issues and identify opportunities to enhance plant performance.

Skills

Process engineering

MES data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

DMAIC

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Engineering

Tools

MES dashboards

Data analytics

Job description

Tirlán, a leading dairy and food co-operative, is hiring a Process Technical Engineer for Ballyragget on a fixed-term basis. You will drive plant performance by developing and improving manufacturing processes and automated systems, supporting KPI delivery, and leading operational excellence projects across the facility.

The role requires 3–5 years in food manufacturing, a relevant degree, and strong data analytics with MES KPI expertise.