Senior Process Engineer - Packaging

4220 embecta Penel Irish Branch; Dún Laoghaire; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

4220 embecta Penel Irish Branch in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer – Packaging to lead a team dedicated to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost Results in high-speed packaging. The role requires significant experience with packaging equipment and processes, focusing on continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will manage a skilled technician team and utilize data-driven problem-solving to enhance operational efficiency. This position offers a dynamic working environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of process engineering experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of packaging equipment and processes.
• Experience in improving maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians to support production.
• Drive data-driven investigations into process issues.
• Champion structured problem-solving with the team.

Skills

Process engineering

Data analysis

People management

Lean techniques

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Tools

Packaging equipment

Job description

About embecta

embecta is a global diabetes care company that is leveraging its 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to empower people with diabetes to live their best life through innovative solutions, partnerships and the passion of more than 2,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit embecta.com or follow our social channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.

Why join us? A career at embecta means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our employees can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day. You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program – which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth and life balance components – is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global employees.

Position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

EEO Statement

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.