Senior Process Engineer - Lead High-Speed Automation Team

Morgan McKinley; Dún Laoghaire; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a permanent, on-site role in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians in a highly automated manufacturing environment, driving process improvements and troubleshooting complex equipment.

Strong leadership, Six Sigma and Lean experience are essential. The role focuses on improving equipment performance, reducing downtime and delivering robust production handover for new processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years' Process Engineering experience with people management.
• Experience with high-speed automated manufacturing equipment.
• Hands-on experience with precision mechanical setup and equipment optimisation.
• Strong data analysis and structured problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Six Sigma or equivalent methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles including Standard Work and TPM.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and technicians supporting production and maintenance activities.
• Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for high-speed automated equipment.
• Use data-driven and structured problem-solving techniques to investigate and resolve process issues.
• Drive improvements in equipment efficiency, process capability, uptime and overall performance.
• Optimise equipment setup and standardise processes across the manufacturing area.
• Review and improve preventative maintenance strategies to reduce equipment failures and downtime.
• Work with equipment and material suppliers to ensure process and machine capability.
• Support introduction of new equipment and processes, including production handover.
• Lead investigations into quality issues and CAPA; manage change control and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Process engineering

Data analysis

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

High-speed automation

Equipment validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a permanent, on-site role in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians in a highly automated manufacturing environment, driving process improvements and troubleshooting complex equipment.

Strong leadership, Six Sigma and Lean experience are essential. The role focuses on improving equipment performance, reducing downtime and delivering robust production handover for new processes.