Senior Process Engineer

NRL; Cork; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking a Senior Process Engineer – Biopharma to join a global engineering team in Cork, Ireland. The role focuses on leading process design for high-purity utilities and complex biopharma systems, with a strong emphasis on leadership, regulatory compliance, and client engagement.

The successful candidate will manage design through construction, commissioning and handover, contributing to bid activity and risk management in a hybrid Cork-based environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process plant design, realisation and commissioning in life sciences.
• Strong knowledge of biotechnological processes (USP, DSP, CIP, SIP) and single-use systems.
• Understanding of biosafety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead system design teams for high-purity utilities and complex process systems.
• Provide technical leadership within the Process Technology group.
• Develop planning concepts and prepare cost forecasts.
• Create and review specifications and bills of quantities.
• Support sales and proposals during bid phases.
• Oversee process design through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Contribute to project risk management and regulatory evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Process design

Regulatory compliance

Client/stakeholder management

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

Job TitleSenior Process Engineer – Biopharma Summary

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Process Engineer to join a global engineering team supporting major biopharmaceutical projects in Cork, Ireland. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical expertise in process design and team leadership who wants to contribute to life-changing innovations for patients worldwide.

Location and Working Pattern

Cork, Ireland (Hybrid)

Client Overview

Our client is a leading provider of specialist design and project execution services to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. They deliver complete solutions across the project lifecycle, from concept development to commissioning and validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead system design teams responsible for high-purity utilities and complex process systems.
• Manage and provide technical leadership within the Process Technology group.
• Develop planning concepts and prepare cost forecasts.
• Create and review specifications and bills of quantities.
• Support sales and proposals during bid phases.
• Oversee process design through to construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Contribute to project risk management and regulatory compliance evaluations.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in process plant design, realisation, and commissioning within the life sciences sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of biotechnological processes, including USP, DSP, CIP, SIP, and associated technologies (stainless steel and single-use systems) OR experience in pharmaceutical dosage forms.
• Understanding of biosafety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead teams effectively and maintain a client-focused approach.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.

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