Senior Process Engineer

embecta; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

embecta is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead a team of engineers and technicians in our Ireland facility. You will drive data-driven problem-solving, standardize equipment setups, and collaborate with development on new processes to improve process capability and uptime.

The role emphasizes QN, CAPA investigations, change control, training, and compliance with quality policies while ensuring safe operations and ongoing performance reviews. A strong Lean/Six Sigma background is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and/or technicians to support production and maintenance and resolve daily issues.
• Champion a data-driven approach to investigate and resolve process issues with structured problem-solving.
• Improve equipment efficiency by standardising setups and upgrading equipment to improve capability.
• Review preventative maintenance schedules to mitigate equipment failure and improve uptime.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure controls are robust and process stability in the value chain.
• Partner with development on new equipment/process handover to production.
• Lead investigations for QN, customer complaints and CAPA.
• Oversee change control processes with documentation and approvals.
• Train and develop technicians in the process engineering area.
• Ensure safe working practices and conduct risk assessments for new tasks.
• Comply with the Business Quality Policy and participate in performance reviews and attendance processes.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

10 years process engineering experience with people management

Experience with high speed automation

Experience with precision mechanical setup

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean TPM

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• 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.