Project Engineer: Manufacturing Equipment & Process Optimizer

Hero Recruitment; Limerick; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hero Recruitment in Ireland seeks an Engineering Specialist to support the development and improvement of production equipment and processes, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You will manage small to medium projects, analyse equipment performance, validate processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, yield, and quality in a GMP environment.

Experience with Lean Six Sigma and ISO standards is valued, and exposure to FDA requirements would be

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2–4 years' experience in a relevant engineering role.
• Experience with equipment and process validation activities.
• Experience in process development and optimisation.
• Familiarity with ISO and machinery safety standards.
• Experience applying Lean Six Sigma or equivalent techniques.
• Familiarity with FDA requirements would be advantageous.
• Experience with SPC, DOE, and statistical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management activities for small to medium-scale projects involving new or existing equipment.
• Assist in determining project budgets and resource requirements.
• Evaluate technologies to support project and business needs.
• Develop options and recommendations for management and stakeholders.
• Provide technical engineering support throughout projects and equipment/process activities.
• Support equipment and process validation activities per quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with supplier evaluation and negotiation.
• Use URS, MS Project, and related tools to manage projects.
• Develop equipment/process knowledge to become a local SME.
• Measure equipment performance and establish maintenance requirements.
• Propose improvement projects to enhance compliance, efficiency, yield, and throughput.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support day-to-day operations.
• Ensure timely closure of quality-system documentation (CAPAs, audits).
• Incorporate safety and environmental requirements in purchasing, installation, and operation.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree in Production/Manufacturing/Mechanical

Job description

Hero Recruitment in Ireland seeks an Engineering Specialist to support the development and improvement of production equipment and processes, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You will manage small to medium projects, analyse equipment performance, validate processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, yield, and quality in a GMP environment.

Experience with Lean Six Sigma and ISO standards is valued, and exposure to FDA requirements would be