Senior Process Engineer

Morgan McKinley; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead a high‑volume, automated medical device assembly operation in Ireland. You will act as the technical expert for processes and equipment, delivering improvements while ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 10+ years in manufacturing, and experience leading technicians; exposure to GMP and validation is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of process engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience leading engineering technicians or teams.
• Strong knowledge of automated, high‑speed equipment and processes.
• Proven track record of improving equipment reliability and OEE.
• Experience with structured problem solving (Six Sigma, DMAIC, RCA).
• Lean manufacturing knowledge (TPM, Standard Work).
• Experience in GMP/regulated environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of technicians, providing technical guidance and day‑to‑day production support.
• Act as the subject matter expert for fully automated, high‑speed equipment and processes.
• Drive problem solving and root cause investigations to improve process performance and equipment reliability.
• Champion data‑driven continuous improvement to enhance OEE, quality and productivity.
• Review and optimise preventative maintenance to maximise uptime.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance and engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Support introduction of new equipment and processes with robust validation and handover to production.
• Lead CAPA, non‑conformance and customer complaint investigations.
• Manage change controls and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and deliver technical training to support team capability.
• Promote strong safety culture with risk assessments and safe working practices.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

OEE improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join a global leader in the medical device manufacturing sector. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving process performance, leading a team of technicians, and delivering continuous improvements across a highly automated, high-volume assembly operation.

Working within a regulated manufacturing environment, you will act as the technical expert for processes and equipment, supporting production, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of technicians, providing technical guidance and day-to-day production support.
• Act as the subject matter expert for fully automated, high-speed equipment and processes.
• Drive structured problem-solving and root cause investigations to improve process performance and equipment reliability.
• Champion data-driven continuous improvement initiatives to enhance OEE, quality and productivity.
• Review and optimise preventative maintenance programmes to maximise equipment uptime.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance and engineering teams to resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Work closely with suppliers to optimise materials and machine performance.
• Support the introduction of new equipment and processes, ensuring robust validation and successful handover into production.
• Lead CAPA, non-conformance and customer complaint investigations.
• Manage change controls and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and deliver technical training to support team capability and performance.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring appropriate risk assessments and safe working practices.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years' process engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience leading or managing engineering technicians or technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of automated, high-speed equipment and processes.
• Proven track record of improving equipment reliability, preventative maintenance programmes and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies such as Six Sigma, DMAIC or Root Cause Analysis.
• Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, including TPM and Standard Work.
• Experience working within a regulated industry such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals or another GMP environment is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with equipment validation, change control and quality systems is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a global manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation and operational excellence.
• Leadership role with significant influence on manufacturing performance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative engineering environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.