Senior Process Engineer - Packaging

Embecta; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Embecta is a global medical device company seeking a Senior Process Engineer - Packaging to lead a skilled team in delivering safe, compliant, and cost-effective packaging solutions in a high-speed production cell in Ireland. You will act as SME for automated packaging equipment, drive process improvements, and ensure robust handover to production.

You will mentor technicians, champion data-driven problem solving, manage maintenance programs, and coordinate with development teams to establish

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering.
• 10+ years process engineering experience with people management.
• Strong data analysis skills and 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 (GMP).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost results in packaging.
• Act as SME for automated, high-volume packaging machines and provide production support.
• Drive improvements, troubleshoot, and oversee preventative maintenance programs.
• Lead QN, Customer Complaint and CAPA investigations and change control.
• Train and develop technicians; ensure safety and risk assessment of tasks.
• Coordinate with development teams for new equipment and handover to production.

Skills

People management

Data analysis

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Packaging processes

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

embecta is a global medical device company with a 100-year legacy in insulin delivery and diabetes care. Driven by innovation, purpose, anda commitmentto improving lives, we are expanding our portfolio of solutions to serve even morepatients, healthcare providers, and communities around the world. The Senior Process Engineer - Packaging is responsible for leading a team to deliver on key Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost Results in the packaging cell. The role will act as the SME for fully automated, high-volume, high speed packaging machines, and is responsible for day-to-day production support and driving improvements in the area. Lead a team of 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. 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 commensurate with the level and scope of the role as required by management from time to time. Experience and Education Bachelor's Degree in engineering At least 10 years process engineering experience with people management. Strong practical knowledge of packaging equipment and packaging processes is desirable Experience in improving maintenance programmes and driving overall equipment effectiveness 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. Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Principles #LI-ONSITE #LI-DF1 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.