Senior Process Engineer

Embecta; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Embecta in Ireland is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead a team responsible for delivering on safety, quality, delivery and cost targets within a high-volume, fully automated manufacturing environment for Pen Needle products.

You will drive data‑driven investigations, implement structured problem solving, and partner with maintenance and development teams to optimise equipment performance, process capability, and uptime while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis skills and Six Sigma or equivalent structured problem solving.
• Knowledge of Lean techniques: Standard Work, TPM.
• Experience with equipment validation and documentation in regulated industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers/technicians to support production and maintenance in issue resolution.
• Champion a data-driven approach to investigate and resolve process issues.
• Drive structured problem-solving to improve equipment setup and process capability.
• Review preventive maintenance to enhance uptime and reduce failures.
• Collaborate with suppliers to align machine capabilities with process requirements.
• Lead change control and ensure proper documentation and approvals.

Skills

Data analysis

Six Sigma

Lean methods

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior Process Engineer

embecta is a global medical device company with a 100-year legacy in insulin delivery and diabetes care. Driven by innovation, purpose, anda commitmentto improving lives, we are expanding our portfolio of solutions to serve even morepatients, healthcare providers, and communities around the world.

The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for leading a team to deliver on Key Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost Results in a high volume, fully automated manufacturing environment producing Pen Needle products.

• Lead a team of engineers and/or technicians to provide direct support to the production and maintenance teams to resolve daily issues and assist with troubleshooting.
• Champion a data-driven approach to investigate and resolve process issues.
• Drive structured problem-solving with the technicians.
• Continuously strive to improve efficiency of the equipment by standardising and optimising equipment setup, upgrading equipment to improve process capability where necessary.
• Carry out frequent reviews of the preventative maintenance schedules to ensure that they are effective at mitigating equipment failure and improving uptime.
• Work closely with material suppliers to match machine and process capability, and ensure controls are robust throughout the value chain to maintain high levels of process stability and equipment uptime.
• Work closely with the development team on new equipment or processes to establish robust process windows and effective handover to production.
• Lead QN, Customer Complaint and CAPA investigations.
• Responsible for the change control process in the assigned area and ensuring that appropriate documentation and approvals are followed.
• Lead the training and development of technicians in the assigned process engineering area.
• Ensure that associates are working in a safe manner and that existing and new tasks are risk assessed.
• Ensure that all group activities are fully compliant with the Business Quality Policy.
• Carry out performance reviews, set objectives, and follow the absence management process for direct reports.
• Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time.

Educational Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 10 years process engineering experience with people management
• Experience with high speed automation
• Experience with precision mechanical setup

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong data analysis skills and experience applying Six Sigma or equivalent structured problem-solving approaches
• Knowledge of Lean techniques: Standard Work, TPM
• Familiarity with equipment validation and documentation within a regulated industry is advantageous

embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.