Senior Process Engineer

Morgan McKinley; Athlone; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for hands-on technical leadership in parenteral drug product manufacturing, based on-site in Athlone, Ireland. You will anchor floor operations, support tech transfers, PPQs, real-time troubleshooting and process optimization.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or biotech and a strong background in manufacturing sciences for biologics or injectable products, plus experience with data-visualization tools and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Hands-on background in manufacturing sciences, process development, or technical operations for biologics or parenteral/injectable drug products.
• Proficiency in data visualization and statistical analysis platforms (Power BI, Tableau, SIMCA, Statistica).
• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaborative presence on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Floor Leadership & Execution: Real-time decision-making and rapid issue resolution on active manufacturing campaigns; lead CAPAs.
• Tech Transfer & Scale-Up: Support technology transfers from R&D to commercial manufacturing facilities, assess facility fit and process robustness.
• Data Analytics & Trending: Real-time campaign data monitoring and multivariate analysis using visualization tools.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing to refine SOPs, batch records, and productivity.
• Regulatory Support: Draft technical reports and assist with regulatory filings, audits, and RTQs.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Analytical problem-solving

Shop floor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Biotech

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SIMCA

Statistica

Job description

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to deliver hands‑on technical leadership and manufacturing sciences support for clinical and commercial parenteral drug product manufacturing. Based fully on-site in Athlone, you will be the key technical anchor on the floor- driving technology transfers, process performance qualifications (PPQs), real-time troubleshooting, and strategic process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Floor Leadership & Execution: Provide real-time, on-site decision-making and rapid issue resolution during active manufacturing campaigns; lead fast-turnaround process impact assessments and CAPAs.
• Tech Transfer & Scale-Up: Support seamless technology transfers from R&D and external partners to commercial manufacturing facilities, assessing facility fit and process robustness.
• Data Analytics & Trending: Conduct real-time campaign data monitoring and multivariate analysis using tools like Tableau, Power BI, Statistica, or SIMCA.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work daily alongside Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing to refine SOPs, execute batch records, and optimize productivity.
• Regulatory Support: Draft high-quality technical reports and support regulatory filings, audit inspections, and RTQ responses.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience: Strong hands‑on background in manufacturing sciences, process development, or technical operations for biologics or parenteral/injectable drug products.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in data visualization and statistical analysis platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SIMCA, Statistica).
• Soft Skills: Excellent cross‑functional communication, analytical problem‑solving, and a strong collaborative presence on the shop floor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with regulatory inspections, global health authority audits, and filings.
• Proven track record leading tech transfers and business process optimization projects.