Senior Process Engineer

Morgan McKinley; Tralee; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a high-caliber Process Engineer to join a leading global pharmaceutical organization on site in Ireland. You will drive equipment efficiency, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and ensure manufacturing schedules are met while supporting regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on experience with process control systems and a strong Lean Six Sigma background to lead CI initiatives and tech transfer efforts.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical, Biochemical, or Process Engineering (or equivalent industrial experience).
• Experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on with process control systems and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to operations; lead root-cause analysis and CAPA for process equipment issues.
• Manage DCS and other process control systems for high performance, system compliance, and data integrity.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives and CI forums focused on process optimization, waste reduction, and energy savings.
• Progress engineering projects independently—from design through commissioning—and support tech transfer of new technologies and processes.
• Ensure all operations align with cGMP, ISO 14001, EMAS, and health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Skills

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Problem solving

Data integrity

Regulatory compliance

Education

B.S. in Chemical/Biochemical/Process Engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

Instrumentation

Process control systems

Job description

We are seeking a high-caliber Process Engineer to join a leading global pharmaceutical organization. In this dynamic role, you will provide critical technical expertise to the Operations department, driving equipment efficiency, resolving complex technical challenges, and ensuring strict adherence to manufacturing schedules. You will be a key player in maintaining robust regulatory compliance while championing continuous improvement on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Oversight & Troubleshooting: Provide engineering support to operational areas; lead root-cause analysis and execute corrective/preventative actions (CAPA) for process equipment issues.
• Automation & Data Integrity: Manage and optimize DCS and other process control systems, ensuring high performance, system compliance, and strict GMP data integrity.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives and continuous improvement (CI) forums focused on process optimization, waste reduction, and energy savings.
• Project & Tech Transfer: Progress engineering projects independently- from design through to commissioning- and support the transfer of new technologies and processes.
• Compliance: Ensure all operations strictly align with cGMP, ISO 14001, EMAS, and health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: B.S. in Chemical, Biochemical, or Process Engineering (or equivalent industrial experience).
• Expertise: Proven track record in a cGMP manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of filtration, purification, equipment qualification, and process validation.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with process control systems, instrumentation, and independent project delivery.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical mindset with a minimum of a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

Preferred:

• Direct experience in drug manufacturing or a cGMP start-up environment.
• Advanced proficiency with control systems (DCS, PLC).