Senior Process Engineer

Smartply Europe Ltd; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEDITE SMARTPLY in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to drive process improvements and lead capital projects. You will support operations with lean methodologies, guide trials, and mentor teams to enhance manufacturing excellence.

Required are a BSc in a related field, Lean certification, 5+ years’ experience, and strong analytical skills. The role focuses on sustainability, safety, and continuous improvement within a 24/7 plant environment.

Qualifications

• BSc Degree in relevant Engineering/Science discipline (Chemical/Mechanical/Manufacturing).
• Green/Black Belt Lean certification.
• 5+ years of relevant process or project experience.
• Experience in Lean tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of steam, heavy rotating plant and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead on process improvements to increase plant efficiencies and drive process excellence.
• Lead & support production trials, process modifications, investigation studies etc. in the development of new products.
• Coach and mentor operational teams to help advance their technical knowledge.
• Undertake, manage and report on specific improvement projects.
• Co-ordinate Lean activities on site.
• Develop & promote solution based protocols arising from manufacturing issues
• Support maintenance teams to help develop their performance and knowledge base
• Provide technical support to large projects & major equipment upgrades.
• Innovate to take advantage of technological advances in process technologies and propose disruptive projects in this space.
• Support the Operation Excellence program using lean tools and techniques.
• Ensure operational compliance with relevant standards & certifications, FSC procedures, EPA & IPPC License, Safety & SOP’s
• Propose plant improvements, prepare capital project AFE’s and execute project to completion.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Process optimization

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

BSc in Engineering/Science (Chemical/Mechanical/Manufacturing)

Job description

MEDITE SMARTPLY is a market leading manufacturer of sustainable timber construction panels. Our award winning brands MEDITE and SMARTPLY are renowned for delivering the highest quality products, customer led innovation and industry leading customer service.

We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join our existing team based at our MEDITE MDF Facility in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

ROLE:

The Senior Process Engineer will provide technical problem solving support to the operations team.The role will focus on delivering solutions to key process problems through analysis, lean techniques and capital investment aligned to business objectives and plans.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and lead on process improvements to increase plant efficiencies and drive process excellence.
• Lead & support production trials, process modifications, investigation studies etc. in the development of new products.
• Coach and mentor operational teams to help advance their technical knowledge.
• Undertake, manage and report on specific improvement projects.
• Co-ordinate Lean activities on site.
• Develop & promote solution based protocols arising from manufacturing issues
• Support maintenance teams to help develop their performance and knowledge base
• Provide technical support to large projects & major equipment upgrades.
• Innovate to take advantage of technological advances in process technologies and propose disruptive projects in this space.
• Support the Operation Excellence program using lean tools and techniques.
• Ensure operational compliance with relevant standards & certifications, FSC procedures, EPA & IPPC License, Safety & SOP’s
• Propose plant improvements, prepare capital project AFE’s and execute project to completion.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• BSc Degree in relevant Engineering/Science discipline including Chemical/Mechanical/Manufacturing.
• Green/Black Belt Lean certification
• 5+ years relevant experience in a process role or project environment.
• Experience of technical management in a process or project environment.
• Experience in Lean tools and techniques
• Knowledge of steam, heavy rotating plant and utilities
• Rapid problem solving ability for a 24/7 business environment
• Strong planning, numeracy, analytical and PC skills
• High energy and commitment to best practice and continuous improvement
• Awareness of SOP’s, Safety Legislation & relevant Codes of Practice
• Understanding and experience in use of Lean Manufacturing Principles.