Senior Process Engineer - Lead Data-Driven Automation

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 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.