Senior Process Engineer

Our client, a well-established industrial operation based in East Cork, is seeking an experienced Packaging Process Engineer to join their team.

This is a senior engineering role focused on packaging, process optimisation and continuous improvement, with responsibility for providing technical leadership and driving improvements across safety, quality, reliability, efficiency and production performance.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager, you will take ownership of packaging processes and selected production operations, providing technical expertise and driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include

• Act as process owner for site packaging operations and selected production processes
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for packaging equipment and production processes
• Analyse OEE, downtime, waste, quality and throughput to identify improvement opportunities
• Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventative solutions
• Lead continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives
• Drive improvements in line performance, changeover efficiency and equipment reliability
• Establish and maintain effective process control standards
• Support the introduction, qualification and validation of new packaging formats, materials and equipment
• Lead and support cost reduction, quality, reliability and debottlenecking projects
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and HSE
• Work with suppliers to resolve packaging material and equipment performance issues
• Provide technical oversight for selected production processes and support change management activities

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or a related Engineering discipline
• Strong experience within a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food, beverage or packaging environment
• Proven experience with automated packaging equipment and packaging line operations
• Strong understanding of process optimisation and continuous improvement
• Experience analysing OEE, downtime, waste and production performance data
• Experience leading process improvement and problem-solving initiatives
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma would be advantageous
• Knowledge of PLC systems and industrial automation would be beneficial
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, results-driven approach with strong organisational and problem-solving ability

What's On Offer?

• €80,000 - €91,000 salary
• Compressive benefits package including Bonus, Healthcare and Pension
• Permanent position with a well-established industrial operation
• Senior engineering role with significant ownership and responsibility
• Opportunity to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, reliability, quality and cost
• Excellent long-term career development potential

Apply today for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.