Senior Process Engineer: Lean Innovator & Capex Leader

Morgan McKinley; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer for our exclusive client in Tipperary. You will provide technical problem-solving support to the operations team, delivering solutions to key process problems through analysis, lean techniques and capital investment aligned to business objectives.

Key duties include leading process improvements, supporting trials, coaching teams, coordinating Lean activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• BSc degree in engineering/science discipline including chemical/mechanical/manufacturing.
• Green/Black Belt Lean certification.
• 5+ years relevant experience in a process role or project environment.
• Experience in Lean tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead on process improvements to increase plant efficiencies and drive process excellence.
• Lead & support production trials, process modifications, investigation studies, etc. for new products.
• Coach and mentor operational teams to advance their technical knowledge.
• Undertake, manage and report on specific improvement projects.
• Coordinate Lean activities on site.
• Promote solution-based protocols from manufacturing issues.
• Support maintenance teams to develop performance and knowledge base.
• Provide technical support to large projects and major equipment upgrades.
• Innovate to leverage advances in process technologies and propose disruptive projects.
• Support the Operational Excellence program using lean tools and techniques.
• Ensure compliance with standards, FSC procedures, EPA & IPPC License, Safety & SOPs.

Skills

Lean methods

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Project management

Planning

Education

BSc in Engineering/Science (Chemical/Mechanical/Manufacturing)

Tools

Lean tools

PC skills

Job description

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer for our exclusive client in Tipperary. You will provide technical problem-solving support to the operations team, delivering solutions to key process problems through analysis, lean techniques and capital investment aligned to business objectives.

Key duties include leading process improvements, supporting trials, coaching teams, coordinating Lean activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.